Funeral Services for Jim Sorrells, age 74, of O'Neill will be at 11:00 am Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Faith Community Church in O'Neill. Rev. Paul Harder will officiate. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military rites provided by the O'Neill American Legion Simonson Post 93. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Jim passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

James Lester Sorrells was born on July 12, 1948 to TJ and Iola (Cadwell) Sorrells in Pawnee City, Nebraska. He grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and attended Lincoln Northeast High School. Jim enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1966 during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in April of 1968.

Jim married Sharon Pritchett in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1968. To this union, three children were born; Shannon, Michile, and Jennifer. The couple later adopted three more children; Monte, Cody, and Raelynn. The couple made their home in O'Neill, Nebraska where Jim worked for O'Neill Auto Supply for over 20 years. He then worked for almost 25 years for Elkhorn River Farms, until he retired in 2017.

Jim loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors. He was also pretty good at roller skating and bowling. Jim was an avid sports fan, especially of the Huskers and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a good singer, and a dog lover - especially his dog, Squirt. Jim was a member of the O'Neill American Legion Post 93 and VFW Post 926.

Jim is survived by his children, Shannon (Zane) Pease of Stuart, Michile Sorrells of O'Neill, Monte Sorrells of Norfolk, Cody Sorrells of Spencer, Raelynn Sorrells of Lincoln and Rhonda Bruno of Nevada; eight grandchildren, Shaleena (Sam) Elsberry, Cole Pease, Grant Pease, Starrchile Davis, Treyvon Sorrells, Andrik Sorrells, Zeyden Holtz, Hazel Holtz; special friend, Nancy Bethune of O'Neill; her children, Jamie (Dawn) Bethune and family of Onawa, IA, Scott (Jeneѐ) Bethune and family of Shelby, Nicholas (Leah) Bethune and family of Lincoln; two sisters, Cherry Herman of Lincoln, Diane Chatterton of Lincoln; many foster children, nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, TJ (Melba) Sorrells and Iola (Maurise) Moser; his daughter, Jennifer Sorrells in 2017; his brother, Rick Sorrells; his brother-in-law, Paul Chatterton; and his nephew, Adam Herman.