James A. Ellis, 68, of Palestine, IL, passed away on July 23, 2024 at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, IL following his battle with renal cancer. Born in Robinson, IL, on August 8, 1955, Jim lived a life that exemplified passion, hard work, and community spirit. His formative years in Palestine were filled with as many adventures as milestones. From Boy Scout endeavors with his mother as his den mother to the sounds of his trumpet resonating in the school band to the thrill of attending drag races with friends, his youthful spirit was palpable. A (let's call it "poorly received") senior year gossip newsletter and covert weekend escapades that found him breaking into school demonstrated the young man's mischievous streak.
Following his graduation from Palestine High School in 1973, Jim ventured into higher education at Lincoln Trail College and Eastern Illinois University. However, he soon decided to return home to support his ailing father and the family business, the

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