James R. "Jim" Brush, 73, of Germantown Hills, formerly of Peoria passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Jim was born on October 14, 1942 in Marietta, Illinois to Gale and Fern (Taylor) Brush. Jim grew up in Bushnell, Illinois and later moved to the Downing Missouri area. It was there that he met the love of his life, Brenda Riley. They were married on July 25, 1961. Brenda survives as well as his three children, Kim (Jeff) Craft of Germantown Hills, Kara (Greg) Tucker of East Peoria and Kyle Brush of Metamora. Jim is also survived by two brothers, Dan (Marlene) Brush of Memphis, MO, Bill (Cathy) Brush of Poplar Bluffs MO, and one sister, Georgia (Bert) Kelsey of Peoria; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim moved to the Peoria area in 1964. He began a career as a meat cutter for over 10 years. He later opened his own business known as "Jim Brush Antiques". He was a master at his craft and could bring any piece of old furniture back to its natural beauty. He retired in 2014. Jim enjoyed gardening. He loved just watching his garden grow and bragging about it to his friends. He also enjoyed bird watching and feeding the wildlife. He especially loved spending time with his grandkids Shane (Stacy) Craft, Amanda (Charlie) Zimmerman, Melissa Tucker, Cole (Brenna) Craft, Jacob Craft, Skyler Brush and also his great-grandkids Brayton, Kinsley and Carmen. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home and also one hour prior to services on Saturday. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be given to TAPS No-Kill animal shelter in Pekin. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.