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Service:
A private family graveside service for Jim will be
held at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
James E. “Jim” Follis,
80, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Thursday, June
25, 2026, at his home.
Jim was born on August 26, 1945, in Vallejo, CA, the
son of Jack and Dorothy (Gifford) Follis. He married
Sharon K. McAllister on February 22, 2002, in
Lincoln, IL.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Brian
Follis; stepsons, Robert “Todd” McAllister, Kevin
(Karri) Eimer, and A.C (Tia) Hutchcraft III;
stepdaughter, Dawn (Ben) Davis; three brothers,
Robert (Barbara) Follis, Jerry (Maureen) Follis, Jon
(Debbie) Follis; several step-grandchildren, and
step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by
many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Brad
Follis; and brother, Jack Follis.
Jim proudly served in
the US Army from 1965 - 1967. He worked at Lehn and
Fink in shipping and receiving for thirty-three
years. Jim also worked in the maintenance department
for five years at Lincoln College and farmed in
Logan County for several years. |
His favorite teams
were the Chicago Cubs and the Fighting Illini. When
not rooting on his favorite teams, Jim enjoyed
working on puzzles and spending time with his
family.
A private family graveside service for Jim will be
held at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorials may be
made in Jim’s name to The American Diabetes
Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
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