James Dellinger Obituary (1949

James Dellinger, 73, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Lincoln Village Healthcare. James was born on November 3, 1949, in Fairbury, IL, the son of John H. and Irma (Mallory) Dellinger. James is survived by his brothers, Roscoe (Sharon), Paul, Calvin (Sherry), Lyman (Betty), John (Suzanne), and Francis Dellinger; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Melvin and Marvin. James retired from Lincoln Developmental Center support service after 29 years. He was a member of AFSCME union estate workers retiree chapter of Lincoln. James participated in the Railsplitter Coin Club. He enjoyed the stock car races at the fairgrounds and loved to walk everywhere. A celebration of James' life will take place at a later date. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. Memorials may be made in James' name to the Humane Society of Logan County.