Memorials may be given to charity of donor's choice. James L. Laramie of Jennings, Missouri, formerly of St. Charles, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at age 82 at his home in Decatur, Alabama. Beloved husband of Lurann Laramie; dear son of the late Aloysius L. and the late Cecelia Laramie; dear brother of Bernice (Al) Gogel and the late the late Mildred Laramie, Loretta (Clifford) Tibbles, Ted (Rita) Laramie, and Norbert (Lorraine) Laramie; Many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Phyllis Brock for her special care and attention given to James over the past several months. He was employed by Emerson Electric & ARA Vending in St. Louis, Missouri and was a member of American Legion Post #184, and Eagle's Club, Alton, Illinois.