Richard William Malcom's Obituary
Richard William Malcom, 76, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Martinsville, IL, passed away at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. He was born on July 21, 1936 in Casey Township, IL, the son of Robert Andrew Malcom and Iliff Irene Felkamp Malcom. On April 18, 1959 in Effingham, IL, he married Alice Genevieve Koester. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2004. Survivors include his children, Michael Malcom and wife Brenda of Findlay, IL, Todd Malcom and wife JoEllen of Decatur, IL, Laura Richey and husband Don of Springfield, IL , Derek Malcom and wife Janice of Decatur, IL and Teresa Garrett and husband Kelly of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Adam Richey and fiancé Katie Knepler, Abby Malcom, Neil Malcom, Melanie Richey, Dylan Malcom, and Hailey Garrett; sisters, Avis Sutton and husband Russell of Marshall, IL, Sharon Smith and husband Harold of Martinsville, IL, and Shirley Slusser and husband John of Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Patricia May Malcom. Mr. Malcom was a 1954 Graduate of Martinsville High School, Martinsville, IL. After graduation, he joined the US Army and served his country from 1955 to 1957. Richard previously worked for Newman's Apple House in Martinsville, IL and USI in Tuscola, IL. He then worked at the Metal Fabricating Shop in Titusville, FL and retired as a pipefitter from Pipefitters Local 65 in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 2400 S. Franklin St., Decatur, IL with Father Joseph Malloy officiating. Burial will follow in the Lester Barnett Cemetery, Decatur, IL with graveside military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Holy Family Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church, 2400 S. Franklin St., Decatur, IL 62521. 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 Tuesday, March 05, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Holy Family Catholic Church 2400 S. Franklin St Decatur, IL 62521 Service Wednesday, March 06, 2013 10:00 AM Holy Family Catholic Church 2400 S. Franklin St Decatur, IL 62521
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