Eldon Ray Niccum, 90, of Fairfield, IL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living in Fairfield, IL. Eldon was born July 16, 1934, in Sims, IL to Ottis & Elsie (Miller) Niccum.
Eldon married Marilyn Phillips of Burnt Prairie, IL on November 10, 1961. They shared 63 wedding anniversaries together along with many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren.
Eldon began work as an auto mechanic at his Dad's auto repair shop in Sims. In 1957, Eldon served in the US Army at Fort Sill Oklahoma for two years and the Army Reserves for an additional four years. Upon his return from his service at Fort Sill, Eldon went to work for Williams-Harshbarger Oldsmobile in Fairfield for a number of years. Following his time at Williams-Harshbarger, Eldon worked at the Fairfield Post Office for over 25 years. After retiring from the post office, Eldon had the opportunity to pursue his love of auto mechanics again and worked at Jerry's Auto Repair in Fairfield

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