James Orval Combest

James "Jimbo" Combest, 84, of Rantoul met his heavenly father on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Country Health Care in Gifford, IL, where he had lived since July 2012.

Jim was born on December 29, 1936. He is survived by his sister-in-law Nancy (John) Combest of Danville and his cousin and guardian Art Combest of Rantoul, who was born 12 hours after Jim. He was preceded in death by his father William "Bill" Combest, his mother Hallie (Wilson) Combest, his brother John, and his sister Carole.

Jim was known by many in Rantoul for being their "Garbageman" as he worked for his cousin at C&S Sanitary most of his adult life. Having been brought up in an Illinois State School he had an unusual speech pattern, which made it hard to understand him at times. Once you got to know him, you would discover a bright mind and a caring soul. Jim was a very hard worker, an avid White Sox fan, and a good guy.

Graveside service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Maplewood Cemetery in Rantoul, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820. Please join Jims family by sharing memories on his tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.