Larry Joe Macey's Obituary
Larry Joe Macey, age 76, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. He was born April 13, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of John Albert Macey and Ruby Mae Gray Macey. On March 27, 1999 he married Nancy Ann Nay in Marshall, IL. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Macey of Martinsville, IL; sister, Patricia Bennett (Monty) of Benton, AR; brother in law, John Nay of Paris, IL; sisters in law, Donna Nichols (Phil) of Charleston, IL and Jean Toothman of Charleston, IL and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vernon Macey and sister, Cecilia Macey. Larry was a graduate of Martinsville High School. He served his country in the US Army National Guard from 1961-1965 and Army Reserves from 1965-1967. Larry was a lifelong farmer, retiring in 2017. He also worked at Mill Creek as lake security for many years. Larry was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Parish Church in Marshall, IL; Knights of Columbus in Marshall, IL; Martinsville American Legion and Casey Moose Lodge. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Parish Church, 414 S. Sixth St., Marshall, IL with Father Augustine Koomson officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary"™s Cemetery, Marshall, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4" " 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Lincolnland Hospice, 1004 Health Center Dr., Mattoon, IL 61938; St. Mary Catholic Parish Church, 414 S. Sixth St., Marshall, IL 62441 or Martinsville Fire Department, 8 S. Union St., Martinsville, IL 62442. 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 arrangements. Visitation Greenwell Funeral Home Thursday, November 14, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Email Details 30 N Washington StMartinsville, Illinois 62442 Directions Funeral Service St. Mary Catholic Parish Church Friday, November 15, 2019 11:00 AM Email Details 414 South 6th St.Marshall, IL 62441 Directions
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