James F. Carrico Sr., age 61, of Washington, passed away at 12:01 pm. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born February 7, 1950, in Washington, to William (Elmer) and Cynthia Grace (Chadd) Carrico . He was a 1968 Graduate of Washington Catholic High School. He received a Bachelors Degree from ISU 1972. He also served in the Army from 1972 -1974. He worked as a conductor for CSX. Also served as a State Legislative Director of United Transportation Union 1996-2004 and was a member of the United Transportation Union Local 333. He was a member of the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Washington American Legion and the Knights of Columbus He is survived by Marjorie Ann Moore Carrico whom he married on November 28, 1969; one son James Carrico Jr. one daughter and son in-law Alicia and Chris Riester of Washington; grandchildren, Caleb Carrico, Caitlyn and Logan Riester; one brother, Joseph Carrico, two sisters Judith and Leo Flexter and Joyce James all of Washington. He was preceded in death by parents, and infant twin sisters. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday St. John Cemetery with Yvonne Evans officiating. The Family will receive gest at the Knights of Columbus Washington American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites. Memorial donations may be sent to Susan Fischer Benefit Fund c/o Old National Bank 204 East Main Street-Washington, Indiana 47501 Condolences my be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com .