James "Jim" Walter Mordick

James "Jim" Walter Mordick, 79, lifelong Freeport resident, passed away, Saturday July 23, 2022, at UW-Madison Hospital. Jim was born June 7, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Francis J. and Virginia (Oswalt) Mordick. He married Jeanne Jeffrey December 21, 1984, in Freeport. Jim was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 in the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. Jim served his apprenticeship for Ironworkers Local 498 (Rockford). He was a Journeyman Ironworker until starting his business, J&J Used Auto Parts (later became A&B Auto Truck Parts) in 1970 with his business partner Jim Jeffrey. Jim along with his wife, Jeanne, and Jim Jeffrey, started A&B Mini Storage in 1989. Jim will always be remembered for his competitive spirit, whether he was playing cards or negotiating business deals, he loved to win. He loved taking on a challenge. He was brutally honest, you either loved or hated him. Under his rough exterior Jim had a soft heart. In his free time, he loved going to his cabin in Canada and enjoying his favorite past time, walleye fishing. He was a huge fan and supporter of any racing, going to local dirt tracks or following NASCAR. He was extremely proud of his 1937 Chevy Coupe race car #292 which he raced at local tracks when he was young. Surviving is his wife, Jeanne Mordick of Freeport; sister, Joy (Larry) Thompson of Ridott; uncle, Robert ‘Butch" Mordick of Freeport; nieces Alyson (Jason) Berlin and Bethany (Kelly) Layne both of Houston, Texas; nephews, Luke and Zachary Jeffrey both of Dakota, and Zane Anderson of Navasota, Texas; cousin, Jim Ditswoth; special buddies, Mel Mann, Bill Myers, and Keith Simmons; and his beloved beagle, Abby. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Jim Jeffrey. Per Jim's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Freeport Eagles Club . A memorial has been established for the Friends Forever Humane Society and Freeport Community Public School Fund in Jim's memory. Please send Freeport Community Public School Fund contributions to PO BOX 778 Freeport, IL 61032. Please sign Jim's guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com Previous Events Celebration of Life SEP 11. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT) Freeport Eagles Club 1200 W Galena Avenue Freeport , IL 61032 Loading map