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James Edward "Jim" Billington

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[September 14, 2017]  LINCOLN - James Edward "Jim" Billington, 72, died at his home at 1:30 a.m. September 11, 2017, with family gathered in a loving send-off. He lived a life centered around showing Christ's love by serving others.

Visitation: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lincoln Christian Church, Thursday September 14

Service:  11 a.m. Thursday at the church

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln  

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James Edward "Jim" Billington, 72, died at his home at 1:30 a.m. September 11, 2017, with family gathered in a loving send-off. He lived a life centered around showing Christ's love by serving others.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Billington. He is survived by his wife Annette of 52 years. Also surviving are his mother, Louise Billington of Mount Pulaski, his children, Scott Billington of Lincoln, Lora (Joe) Olson of Champaign, brothers Bob (Vickie) Billington of Creve Coeur, and Ron (Donna) Billington of Bellevue, NE; grandchildren, Steven Billington and Alyssa, Sydney, and Abby Olson. Grieving in their own way are two pets, Ted E. Bear (Yorkie), and Oreo (cat).

Jim was born January 16, 1945, Jim attended Lincoln Christian University and had a career in maintenance with the school. On September 7 he received from LCU the "Christian Service Award" for outstanding Kingdom Service and Ministry. He was a long-time member of Lincoln Christian Church and an involved participant in the activities and service of the Encourager's Sunday School class.

He was a sportsman, enjoying hunting and was both an avid and effective fisherman. He was a lifelong Dodgers fan. His love for his family was without limits.

A service to celebrate a life-well-lived will be held at Lincoln Christian Church, Thursday September 14, at 11:00 a.m. with Ron Otto officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to service (9:00-11:00 a.m.)

Memorials may be made to Lincoln Christian University.

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