Orville W Simonton's Obituary
Orville W. "Bud" Simonton, 86, of Casey, IL passed away at 5:14 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born December 22, 1925 in Argenta, IL, the son of Benjamin Franklin Simonton and Ada May (Arthur) Simonton. On January 9, 1949 he married Faye E. Callahan in Casey, IL. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Faye Simonton of Casey, IL; sons, Gary Simonton and wife Nancy (Burnett) of Casey, IL, Dennis Simonton of Marshall, IL and Ron Simonton and wife Gail (Cox) of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Nicole "Nici" Leigh Evers and husband Todd; John Taylor "J.T." Simonton and wife Janine and their children, Landon Taylor and Lydia Maurine; Alan James "A.J." Simonton and wife Valerie; Jordan Lucas Simonton; Patrick Benjamin Simonton; and Leslee Ann Maynard and husband Matthew and their child, Paul Thomas; and a brother, Merle Simonton and wife Eleanor of Ankey, IA. He was in preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Linda Rogene Simonton; brother, Roy "Jack" Simonton and wife Ann; and sisters, Mabel Newburn and Mildred Quick. Bud was a lifelong farmer in the Casey and Martinsville area from 1950 to present and owned and operated the Simonton Hardware Store in Westfield, IL from 1973-1977. He was in the Army as an MP in Japan after WWII, was a member of Milmine Church of God, a 32nd Degree Mason, member of Clark Co. Shrine Club and member of the Casey VFW. He drove the starting gate for horse races in local and state fairs in IL, IN and TN for many years. Bud was road commissioner for 16 years in Parker Twp. and served on the Clark Co. Board and was a former Casey City Councilman. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL. Private family funeral services are the wishes of the family with Bro. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow later in the Washington Street Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Casey VFW and Hazel Dell American Legion. The family suggested memorial contributions in Bud's name may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202 or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Memorial tributes may be shared with the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Service
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