James Fitzsimmons Obituary (1944

James Fitzsimmons, 78, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Copper Creek Cottages. James was born May 26, 1944, in Lincoln, the son of Joseph and Marjorie (Maloy) Fitzsimmons. He married Wanda Evans on November 6, 1975, in Lincoln, IL. James is survived by his wife, Wanda; stepdaughter, Bobbie Afriyie; and his siblings, Diana (Richard) Jacobs, Peggy Fitzpatrick, Patrick Fitzsimmons, Tim Fitzsimmons, and Laurie Ballard. He was preceded in death by his parents. James helped with Harvest of Talents at the church. Above all, he enjoyed being together with his wife. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Lincoln Christian Church. A visitation will take place one hour prior from 10:00-11:00AM. Burial at Zion Cemetery will be held at a later date, where full military rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made in James' name to Lincoln Christian Church or the Jimmy Huff Memorial at Chester East Lincoln School. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral in Lincoln, IL.