James Lee Webb

James “Jim” “JR” Lee Webb, died on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the age of 66 at his home. He was born January 24, 1952 in New Hampton, IA: the son of Dewayne and Darlene (Tonn) Webb.

Jim graduated from Waterloo West High School with the class of 1970. He was married to Janice Wood on July 15, 2000 in Waterloo.

He worked at John Deere Engine Works as an engine tester, retiring in 2001. Jim was a member of the Sons of AMVETS Evansdale Post #31 and ABATE of Iowa District 16. Jim spent time as a motorcycle safety instructor with ABATE and was financial secretary with the UAW Local 838.

He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, NASCAR and watching dirt track racing. He loved traveling with Janice on his Harley.

Jim is survived by his wife Janice of Waterloo; his mother Darlene Webb of Waterloo, two sons: Chris (Nicole) Webb of Waterloo and Jason (Megan) Wood of Waterloo; six daughters: Heather Webb of Waterloo, Cam (Kurt) James of Billings, MT, Samantha Cermak of Billings, MT, Kiesha (Tony) Stefancik of Waterloo, Tasha (Tom) McGrane of Waterloo and Linnette Petersen of Billings, MT; 20 grandchildren, a brother Steven (Connie) Webb of Luray, VA; two sisters: Debra Webb of Mountain Home, AR and Barb Standiford of Waterloo and his mother-in-law Beverly Wood of Waterloo.

He is preceded in death by his father, a niece Jennifer Pedersen and a brother-in-law Mike Standiford.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Angels Park or ABATE of Iowa.