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Abingdon Today
By the People, for the People
James 'Jim' H. Jackson, Former Abingdon Resident, Dies at 70
Longtime Abingdon Salvage Company employee remembered for his handiness and love of old westerns.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:49pm
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James "Jim" H. Jackson, a 70-year-old former resident of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away on March 15, 2026 at the Allure of Lake Storey. Jim was known for his work at the Abingdon Salvage Company, his handiness with cars and small projects, and his love of old western movies. He is survived by his two brothers, four sisters, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Why it matters
Jim's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Abingdon and Galesburg communities, where he spent most of his life. His obituary highlights the importance of close-knit family ties and the enduring appeal of small-town life and hobbies like tinkering on cars and enjoying classic westerns.
The details
Jim was born on January 1, 1956 in Quincy, Illinois to George E. and Betty Pauline (Vaughn) Jackson. He was employed at the Abingdon Salvage Company for over 8 years and was known for his handiness, spending time working on cars and small projects. In his free time, he took pride in caring for his yard and enjoyed watching old western movies.
- Jim passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 10:05 a.m.
- Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Funeral services will follow the visitation on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11 a.m.
The players
James 'Jim' H. Jackson
A 70-year-old former resident of Abingdon, Illinois who passed away on March 15, 2026. He was known for his work at the Abingdon Salvage Company, his handiness with cars and small projects, and his love of old western movies.
George E. Jackson
Jim's father.
Betty Pauline (Vaughn) Jackson
Jim's mother.
David Jackson
One of Jim's two brothers.
George Jackson
One of Jim's two brothers.
The takeaway
Jim Jackson's obituary highlights the importance of close family ties and the enduring appeal of small-town life and hobbies like working on cars and enjoying classic westerns, even as times change. His passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Abingdon and Galesburg communities.
