James "Jim" Billingsley's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Colfax, Illinois

James "Jim" Billingsley

January 27, 1941 - July 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Colfax, Illinois

James "Jim" Billingsley's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Colfax, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes

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James "Jim" Billingsley

January 27, 1941 - July 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Colfax, Illinois

James Billingsley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Billingsley of Colfax, Illinois, who passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Denver C. Billingsley and Edith Billingsley (Hunt); his siblings, Cletra Thomas (Morris) and Troy; and his close friend Rick Hammond.

He is survived by: his sons, Matthew (Joan) and Curtis (Trina); his grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Zachary and Sydney; his sister-in-law Karen Schultz; and his grandchildren, Cameron Garrett and Pauline Ferguson. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren; three nieces.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, July 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Duffy-Pils Memorial (201 N Harrison St, Colfax, IL 61728).

Memorials may be made to the family where they will collectively send the memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes



Sun

July 20

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Duffy-Pils Memorial
201 N Harrison St, Colfax, IL 61728

Mon

July 21

Visitation

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Duffy-Pils Memorial
201 N Harrison St, Colfax, IL 61728

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