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James H. Kellman (Jim), beloved father and grandfather, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born on March 13, 1946.

Jim grew up in Elgin, Illinois, where he spent his formative years before attending Illinois State University to study history. His life was marked by a deep commitment to family and a quiet strength that touched those around him.

He is lovingly remembered by his sister Holly Ferguson of USVI …

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Sincere condolences to family and friends. Please lean on the Most High, the Father of tender mercies and the God of al…
Sincere condolences to family and friends. Please lean on the Most High, the Father of tender merci…
Sincere condolences to family and friends. Please lean on the Mo…

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What causes did Jim care about most?
Jim supported Saint Jude’s
Jim supported Saint Jude’s
Jim supported Saint Jude’s
What were Jim's favorite vacation spots?
Mexico and New Orleans. He lives close to Fort Myers Beach and liked to go there oft…
Mexico and New Orleans. He lives close to Fort Myers Beach and liked to go there often.
Mexico and New Orleans. He lives close to Fort Myers Beach and liked to go there often.
What were Jim's favorite ways to exercise?
I’m pretty sure the best answer for this is laughing! He had a hilarious sense of h…
I’m pretty sure the best answer for this is laughing! He had a hilarious sense of humor. He u…
I’m pretty sure the best answer for this is laughing! He had a hilarious sense of humor. He used to like to run and pl…
What were Jim's favorite tv shows?
Smallville, M*A*S*H, Hogan’s Heroes, The A-Team, Las Vegas, Home Improvement
Smallville, M*A*S*H, Hogan’s Heroes, The A-Team, Las Vegas, Home Improvement
Smallville, M*A*S*H, Hogan’s Heroes, The A-Team, Las Vegas, Home Improvement

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Born

March 13th, 1946
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Passed away

December 13th, 2025
Fort Myers, FL

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