James Toray Fagan, 61 of Taylorville, passed away at 12:12p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 30, 1961, in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, the son of James L. and Delores (Legg) Fagan.  He married Patricia James on June 14, 1986, in Mason County.  James graduated from Lanphier High School in 1979 and served in the U.S. Army.  He worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a counselor.  In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, woodworking, reading, and spending time at his cabin in Southern Illinois.  More than anything he loved his family, especially spending time with his grandson. 

He is survived by his wife: Patricia Fagan of Taylorville; mother: Delores Fagan of Taylorville; daughter: Elizabeth Fagan (Rebecca McDaniel) of Lincoln; grandchildren: Oliver Hirstein, Isabella Eder, and Brynn Eder; brothers: James Joe Fagan of Taylorville and James Darek Fagan of Springfield; and dear friend Daniel Crowder.  He was preceded in death by his father.

James will be cremated, and his family will host a celebration of his life at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Chrisitan County Animal Control.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of James, or condolences to his family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.