James A. Champ Siler, age 39, of Heber Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Baptist Health Medical Center.  Born in Benton Harbor, Mich., on March 5, 1970, he was the son of Barbara Barton Siler and the late James Anson Siler.
James was a veteran of the United States Navy and the Army National Guard, and he was a member of the V.F.W.
He was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Mason Siler, on October 30, 1999.
James is survived by his wife, Sabrina (Bradley) Siler of Heber Springs; one son, James Robert Siler III of Heber Springs; one daughter, Margarete Elizabeth Ann Siler of Heber Springs; three stepdaughters, Jamie Louise Forrest of Quitman, Peggy Ann Forrest of Senatobia, Missi., and Kara Ashley Sorce of Heber Springs; his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Bill Barnes of Benton Harbor, Mich.; one brother, Alex Baltizar; one sister, Bobbie Sue Baltizar; and four grandchildren, Brandon James Shorty, Jakylen O’Brian Russell, Jasmine Shyanne Shorty, and Justus La Sean Shorty. James is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.
Funeral services were held June 13 in the Olmstead Chapel.
Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home.  www.olmstead.cc