Mr. James W. Ellington, Sr.

Mr. James William Ellington, Sr., 95, of Peoria, Illinois transitioned to his heavenly home at 1:13 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. James was born on August 2, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois to Eli and Mary “Hot Tamale” (Wagner) Ellington Hughes. He married Lillie Childs and shared many wonderful years of marriage until her death on June 15, 1980. James worked for the City of Peoria as a janitor for many years. He was a Handyman and a very kind and gentle person. He was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. James’ pastime was watching western movies and wrestling. James was a huge Cubs Fan. James leaves to cherish his most precious memories his son, James Jr. (Mary) Ellington of Springfield, IL; two daughters, Mary (Gary) Ellington and Hattie Ellington-Taylor both of Peoria, IL; a special son-in-law, Jimmie Taylor of Peoria, IL; 11 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who adored him. He is also preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Dorothy “Dottie” Brown; two sisters, Virginia Ellington and Alberta Guard and a granddaughter, Valarie Ellington. A private funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Simons Mortuary Chapel with a visitation beginning prior at 10 am. Rev. Ronald C. Mables, Sr., Pastor of House of Worship Church, will bring words of comfort. James will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance, funerals are limited to 10 family members of the decedents, not including the staff at Simon Mortuary. To be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. Funerals are limited to no more than 10 of the decedent’s immediate family members. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as a Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. The chapel can socially distance and seat no more than 10 or less people. All others will be able to flow through prior to beginning of the service. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. James W. Ellington, Sr.

August 2, 1925 - December 26, 2020