Jimmie Waddington

Jimmie L. Waddington 89, of Latham, IL passed away at 10:29 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026, in his residence.

Jimmie was born July 8, 1936 in Decatur, IL. He retired from Illinois Power Company having worked as a Substation Electrician. Jimmie had served in the US Marine Corps. He married Beverly June Gollahon on April 7, 1956. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2021. Jimmie had a passion for playing the steel guitar in several country western bands. He was also known for creating and making Jbo custom steel guitars. Jimmie also enjoyed wood working and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

Surviving are his children: Jim “Bud” Waddington Jr., Sue Ann Lutz, Tina Marie Taylor, Bret Allen Waddington, Lori June Dugan (Jeff), Louetta Jane Allison (Joe), Melody Rene McCord (Jason) and James Butler Waddington; brother Jim Wilson (Joan), eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his sister.

A service to honor Jimmie’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon until service time. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and the US Marine Corp Honors Team. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com.