Jared Warner James, III, 76, of Poplar Grove, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family Monday, November 19, 2012. Born November 30, 1935 in Modesto, California; son of Jared Warner James, II and Marjorie (Hand) James. Married Diana Hess on November 24, 1960 in Michigan. Warner was an airline pilot for Delta Airlines for 29 years. Member Grace Family Church, and the "QB's" Quiet Birdmen. Flying was his passion. Survivors include his loving wife Diana, sons Kurt Warner (Linda) James of Phoenix, AZ, Kent Warner James of Mundelein; daughter Melanie Marie James of Park Falls, WI; grandchildren Amber, Carly, Jay, Lydia, and Shannon; great-grandchildren Grace, Natania, and Thomas Warner; sister Janet (Bill) Young of California. Predeceased by his parents and 2 sons Troy Allen James and Jared Warner James, IV.

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