James I. McIlvaine, 71, of Coopersburg, a born again Christian, entered his eternal home Wed., April 1. Born in Bristol, he was a son of the late Truman and Lillian (Lewis) McIlvaine. He worked as a deliveryman for the Wonder Baking Co., Phila., over 45 years before retiring. Jim, an active fire policeman with Richland Twp. Fire & Rescue, was currently serving as the Fire Police Lieutenant. He had been recognized twice for responding to the most calls in a year. He was also a member of the Indian Valley Hogs. Surviving are sons, James E., wife Regina of Red Hill & Kenneth, wife Linda, of Coopersburg, grandchildren; Kenny, Maleanna, Katie, Kiery, Alex, Darian, and DJ; two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Sat. April 11 at the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Family & friends are invited to call at the funeral home Sat. 9 - 11 am. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Richland Twp. Fire and Rescue, 64 Shelly Road, Quakertown PA 18951.