Jimmy R. Dallas

Mr. Jimmy R. Dallas, age 68 of Jonesboro, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home. He was born September 21, 1949 in Evansville, IN the son of William Elbert and Tressie (Waters) Dallas. Jimmy married Linda D. (Martin) on July 10, 1970 in Dongola. She preceded him in death on October 11, 2015. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Jama (Dana) Eddleman of Dongola; son, Preston Dallas of Wolf Lake; five grandchildren, Kelsie (Brandon) Ramsey of Cypress, Karlie & Seth Eddleman of Dongola, and Shannon & Nicholas Dallas of Wolf Lake; two great grandchildren, Jayden & Blake Ramsey of Cypress; sisters, Pamala Dallas and (Dr. Michael Skolochenko) and Cindy Dallas of Jonesboro, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Linda Dallas. Jimmy served his country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was retired from the State of Illinois Department of Corrections where he worked for thirty years in dietary as a Food Supervisor. Jimmy loved "tinkering" with computers, Martial Arts, fishing with his son, Preston and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services for Jimmy R. Dallas will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Tim Heineke officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Marine Corp Honor Guard. Friends may call after 12:00 noon and until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Wednesday, December 20, 2017,12:00PM-2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, December 20, 2017,2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Jonesboro City Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952