About Our Team

Proud to be

The People’s Choice

For Champaign-Urbana

An elderly man and woman standing outside in a garden with trees and pink blossoms, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a light gray suit with a bow tie, and the woman is in a navy blue dress with a lace vest, holding onto the man's arm.

Vince & Cheryl Sims

A smiling man and woman standing outdoors, with the woman resting her hand on the man's chest, in front of trees and greenery during sunset.
A smiling couple standing outdoors during sunset, with trees and a flowering tree in the background.

Justin & Heidi Blake

Les & Emily Cotton

  • President and Licensed Funeral Director

    Vincent graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1984 and has served central Illinois his entire career. He was married in 1985 and has 9 children. He enjoys motorcycling the USA and spoiling his grandchildren.

  • Chairman and Licensed UPCI Minister Financial Officer

    Les and Emily are currently Senior Pastor at Apostolic Life in Urbana, IL. They have been serving since 2011. Emily graduated from Indiana Bible College and has worked in finance since 2011. They have 3 children, Brecklyn, Denver, and Lawson. They enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors together. Les is currently in Mortuary school to earn his Funeral Director’s license.

  • Chairman and ECS Web Marketing Secretary

    Justin works in custom cabinetry and woodworking. They graduated from Indiana Bible College in 2015. Heidi is a daycare provider and mother to 2 boys, Forest and Orson. They enjoy running and adventures in the outdoors together. Justin is currently in Mortuary school to earn his Funeral Director’s license.

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