James Stanley Poshard, 64, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his residence in Mt. Vernon.

He was born October 1, 1948 in Eldorado, IL to James R. and Kathryn (West) Poshard.

Jim was a graduate of Mt. Vernon where he was a baseball letterman. He served in the Air Force. Jim was owner/President of Poshard Trucking and he loved boating, riding his Harley, watching NFL football, hunting upland game, and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends and was car fanatic.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Holly Jo and husband Casey Hudson of Evansville; two grandchildren, Braidyn and Brockton Hudson; his companion, Natascha Waggoner and his boxer Sassy.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating and burial to follow in Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven, IL.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the funeral home.