Andrei Jamison, 63, of East Moline, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Gaines Chapel AME Church, East Moline, with services following at 11 a.m. The Rev. Adrian Johnson will officiate. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, following services. Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary, East Moline, is assisting the family with arrangements. Andrei was born Jan. 1, 1950, in Warren, Ark., the son of Julius and Julia Beavers Jamison. He worked at Skills and ARC. Andrei enjoyed music and dancing and especially loved Elvis. He is survived by his mother, Julia Davis, East Moline; brothers, Anthony Jamison, Chicago, and Julius "Jeff" (Sherri) Jamison, Silvis; sisters, Scharla Jamison and Sharon Jamison Webb, both of East Moline; niece, Cantrese Webb, Moline; nephew, Terrell Webb, East Moline; great-nieces and -nephews, Christopher, Brittany, Ryan and Grant; great-great-nieces, Ariana and Ivy; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Condolences may be left for the family at www.sullivanellisltd.com.
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below. 1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign. 1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.