Edgar Dale Hackney's Obituary
Edgar Dale Hackney, 84, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 9:14 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1929 in Clark County, IL, the son of Benjamin Harris Hackney and Mattie Belle Ulrey Hackney. On April 3, 1953 he married Mary Jane Bowman in Daniels, MD. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary J. Hackney of Martinsville, IL; son, Dale Edward Hackney of Martinsville, IL; son, Kenneth Wayne Hackney and wife Julie Ann (Scott) of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Sherry Elizabeth Hackney of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Cindy Ann (Hackney) Smith and husband Craig of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Cameron and Kaylee (Babbs) Hackney of Tallahassee, FL, Jaycee Hackney of Terre Haute, IN, Ian Smith, Kyle Smith and Shannon Smith of Westminster, MD and Joseph Hackney of Martinsville, IL; brother, William Hackney and wife Mary Lou (Decker) of Casey, IL and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Randy Wade Hackney on September 27, 2010. Ed was a US Army Korean war veteran. He was a retired mechanic for Sinclair Implement Co. for over thirty seven years. Ed was a member of the Blue Grass Church of God and had previously served as a Martinsville City Alderman. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with Brother Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Martinsville Bible Church, 509 Ridgelawn Rd., Martinsville, IL 62442 or Lincolnland Home Care, 15317 US Hwy 150, Paris, IL 61944. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home , Service Saturday, February 22, 2014 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home ,
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