Mike Jamison

Theodore Michael “Mike” Jamison, age 80, of Springfield, Illinois and formerly of Beardstown, Illinois passed away at 12:03 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence with his beloved wife by his side.  

He was born September 22, 1941 in Beardstown, Illinois the son of Vernon Theodore and Ruth Leona Anderson Jamison.  He married Bonnie K. Mauney on April 6, 1991 at the Lakeside Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois and she survives. 

Mike worked for 30 years for both Illinois Bell and AT&T as an instructor and maintenance engineer, retiring in December, 1989. 

He graduated from Beardstown High School with the class of 1959, where he was known as an excellent athlete.  

Mike was an avid golfer who loved all sports and he happily passed this enthusiasm on to his family.  He truly enjoyed attending his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews many sporting events.  Mike had a great sense of humor with a contagious smile and always loved telling a good joke or story. He was a devoted family man who cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.  Mike never knew a stranger and will be forever loved and missed by all who knew him.  

Survivors also include daughters Kerry(Harry) Morris of Piedmont, South Carolina and Polly (Marvin) Marzolph of Orange Park, Florida.  Stepdaughter Sheila Mauney of Springfield, Illinois.  Grandchildren Crissy (Richard) Freeman and Jami Morris  all of Piedmont, South Carolina, Sandi (Tyrone) Morris Smith of Mableton, Georgia, Austin Marzolph of Jacksonville, Florida, Braden Mauney of St. Louis, Missouri and Blake Mauney of Springfield, Illinois.  Great grandchildren Jamison and Samuel Freeman and William Mauney.  Brother Joe (Judy) Jamison of Corydon, Indiana.  Sisters Susan Hendricker of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and Linda (Don) Buck of Jerseyville, Illinois. Sisters in law Cheryl Simonson of Springfield, Illinois and Pam Boll of Virden, Illinois also survive along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister in infancy and his first wife Janet K. Hardwick Jamison. 

Cremation has been accorded and a Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at 12:00 p.m on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Springfield V.F.W. Post # 755 located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield, Illinois. 

Memorials are suggested to SIU Foundation for Alzheimer's Research and may be left at or mailed to the Hendricker Funeral Home, 406 South Capitol Avenue, Mt. Sterling, Illinois 62353. 

Condolences for the family may be left on line at hendrickerfuneralhome.com. 

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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