James L. Richesin, 73 of Van Buren passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in a local hospital. He was owner/operator of Richesin Auto Salvage and America Motor Speedway; He was a member of the Fine Springs Masonic Lodge #439 and Alma Masonic Lodge #735. He enjoyed farming and dirt track racing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Norma Ruth (Tipton) Richesin; one brother.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday August 30, 2019 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Carla (Bredrick) Richesin of the home; two daughters, Andrea Young of Van Buren, Angela Freeman of Longmont, Colorado; one son, Jimmy Richesin of Van Buren; one sister and three brothers; eight grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.

The family will visit with relatives and friends Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Ocker Funeral Home, 700 Jefferson Street,Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Jack Montgomery, Mark Deal, Bobby Don Richesin, Kaelin Richesin, Jimmy Richesin, Phillip Richesin, Cade Richisen and Charlie Boster.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jackson and members of the Masonic Lodge in Alma and Fine Spring.