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James Morgan Levi "Cricket"

[May 26, 2025]  LINCOLN -  James Morgan Levi "Cricket", 89, of Lincoln, passed away May 19, 2025 at St. Clara's Manor.

Service: There will be no services at this time.

Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

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James Morgan Levi "Cricket", 89, of Lincoln, passed away May 19, 2025 at St. Clara's Manor.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time.

James was born August 12, 1935, in Lincoln, IL., the son of Morgan Levi and Louise (Stuan) Levi. He married JoAnn Awe on June 28, 1959. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. James retired from Eaton after 38 years of service. He loved Nascar and was a Richard Petty fan. He took pride in meeting Richard. He was active in the community and served on the hospital board, as an alderman, a Jr. achievement advisor, and a biddy basketball coach. He was a hard worker and a simple man that loved his family.
 

Survivors include his wife JoAnn Levi, daughter Melissa Levi and her companion Pat Chamberlain, brother Kenneth Levi, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Betty Jean Levi, and sisters Joyce Voyles and Mary Fuller.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Logan County.

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