James Ellington Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Ellington Jr. of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on May 11, 2025 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ellington Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James William Ellington and Sabina Gayton Spiller. He is survived by: his wife Mary Jane Ellington; his daughter Jenika Renee Ellington; his siblings, Lawrence Gayton, Ricky Gayton (Dorthy), David Gayton, Henry Gayton, Andrew Gayton, Amos Gayton, Angela Gayton, Cleon, Mary Jane Ellington, Martha and Jeannie Ellington Taylor; his close friends, Cindy Simmons and Donald Mason; and his sister-in-law Roberta Stapleton. He is also survived by niece's nephews great nieces and nephews.
