James David "Jim" Tankersley, 68, of Jacksonville, IL, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Jim was born May 19, 1954, in Fort Carson, CO, the son of James O. and Mary Louisa (McGownd) Tankersley. He married Rebecca L. "Becky" Scott on May 19, 1975, at St. Marks Catholic Church in Winchester, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons, Tarl (Laura Bandy) Tankersley and Kaleb Tankersley, both of Jacksonville; daughter, Kelsi Nunes (Frank) Sullivan of Bedford, IN; grandchildren, Titus James Tankersley and Ashton Jane Cook, both of Jacksonville, and Jaylin Grissom of Bedford, IN; and his siblings, Jeff (Shari) Tankersley of Bluffs, Mike Tankersley of Springfield, Cheryl (Donald) Lobell of Pearl River, LA, and Ginette (Dave) Comstock of Jacksonville. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Randy Tankersley. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Jacksonville High School. He worked for Anderson Clayton for many years, but most recently for PACTIV. He grew up traveling the world with his family as an Air Force Brat. He was a model builder, an eclectic collector of music, and a Minnesota Vikings Fan. Jim was a kind and gentle soul who loved his family and his many, many dogs. The family will host a celebration of life gathering from 5-8PM, Friday, May 19, 2023, at The Barn at Waters Edge Winery and Bistro at 1061 E. Morton Ave, Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to PAWS of Jacksonville or American Cancer Society. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com. .