George C Conley's Obituary
George C. Conley, 88, 2 East Delaware, Casey, IL died at 6:47 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Heartland Manor Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for the past 11 mos. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, May 17 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, with Pastor Penelope H. Barber officiating. Interment will be made in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, with graveside military rites conducted by the Casey VFW Post #5762 and the Hazel Dell American Legion Post #1230. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Casey United Methodist Church or the Casey-Westfield Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, POB 202, Casey, IL 62420. George was born Mar. 18, 1918 in Parker Twp., Clark County, IL--the second son of Lyman C. and Lucy Welsh Conley. After attending Westfield schools he enlisted March, 1942 in the U. S. Army Air Force, serving almost 4 yrs. as a S-Sgt. in overseas theatres of operation. He afterwards worked in the Illinois oil fields as a pumper/driller, retiring in 1985 from the Ashley Oil Co. His memberships included the Casey United Methodist Church; a 60-yr. member and twice past master of Westfield Lodge #1046, AF&AM; the Valley of Danville Consistory; the National Rifle Association; and a charter member of Casey VFW Post #5762. George was also a faithful supporter of Casey Boy Scout Troop #84 and the Casey Girls Softball Association. He loved being with his family, gardening, sports, world news and was an avid reader/collector of Louis L'Amour novels. On Nov. 10, 1946 at the Casey First Christian Church he was married to Phyllis E. Wright, who survives and the couple would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this fall. Other survivors include a son--Ford J. (Pamela) Conley, Chillicothe, IL and a daughter--Allison L. (Steven E.) Collier, Ashburn, VA; two grandsons--S-Sgt. Justin F. (Andrea) Conley, U.S. Army Reserve, Bolingbrook, IL and SPC. Aaron J. Conley, U. S. Army, Ft. Drum, NY; four granddaughters--Rebekah Conley, Chillicothe, IL and Zo, Harper & Raine Collier, Ashburn, VA; one brother--John D. (Ruby) Conley, Casey; a nephew--Billie G. (Dotti) Lee, Martinsville; a niece--Olive (John) Evans, Westfield; and other extended family. He was also looking forward to the arrival of his first great-grandchild in July. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death in 1956 by an infant son--Bryce Gregory Conley; a sister & brother-in-law--Marie & Garland Lee; a brother, Richard Conley; and his parents-in-law--Robert L. & Sallie Wright. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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