James "Jim" Robert

Stines

James Robert “Jim” Stines, age 75, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on November 5, 2026, at Circle of Life in Springdale. Jim was born March 2, 1951, in Belleville, Illinois, to Thomas I. Stines Sr. and Jeanne (Mathes) Stines. He graduated from Belleville High School and, for a time, owned a service station in Belleville. He later worked as a forklift operator in the fabrication industry before retiring. Jim moved to the Springdale area in August 1995 from Fairmount City, Illinois, and made it his home for more than 30 years. 

Those who knew Jim will remember a man who “never met a stranger.” He loved his cars and cruising, listening to music on the porch, spending quiet time in nature, fishing, and gathering around a good bonfire with family and friends. He was a Christian and valued time with the people he loved. 

Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Suarez of Springdale; his children Laura Jeanne Marie Spain and husband Bill of Collinsville, Illinois, Kari Nicole Daniel and husband Jeremy of Maryville, Illinois, and Lynda Suarez Stines Hall and husband Mike of Florissant, Missouri; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Holly Christine Boney; his siblings Virginia Lee Stines, Thomas I. Stines III, Richard A. Stines, and Laura Jeanne Stines; and his parents.

 Funeral services will be Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m, at Kassly Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, Illinois. A visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral, at Kassly Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.