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DALE, Rev. John - Virginia Cass County Courier, Nov. 24, 1871
Rev. John Dale died at his residence near here the 15th of Typhoid Pneumonia.The funeral was held Friday by Rev. Allen of Jacksonville was called the next day to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Dale, who died that Saturday of the same disease. They leave a number of children. Rev. and Mrs. Dale are buried at the Nisbet Cemetery. Mrs. Dale was Sophia Alexander.
DAVIN, Mary F. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 1, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mary F. Davin, 1915-2007
Mary Faye Davin, 91, of Ashland, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
She was born Dec. 2, 1915 in Ashland, the daughter of Thornton G. and Clara Rachel Hayes Evans. She married Thomas Francis Davin on July 16, 1960 in Springfield, and he preceded in death on June 12, 1986.
She is survived by her sister-in-law and caregiver, Luella Davin of Pleansant Plains; two nephews, Pat Davin of Pleasant Plains and Mike Davin of Springfield; two nieces, Mary Lu Hinkle of Riverton and Sue Davin of Springfield; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward M. Evans and Thornton Evans Jr.
Mrs. Davin was employed over 29 years for the Illinois Department of Transportation in Springfield. She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield where she taught Sunday School for many years. More recently, she attended Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland, with burial in Ashland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Ashland U-Help Inc. The Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
DAVIS, Carlin Vern - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 23, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Vern Shelton Davis, 88, of Jacksonville, and formerly of Virginia, died Sunday evening, Oct. 20, 2002, at Barton W. Stone Christian Home in Jacksonville.
She was born Aug. 30, 1914, in Ganntown, the daughter of George and Willie Pearl Shamblin Shelton. She married Glenn W. Davis June 16, 1932, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death Aug. 4, 1992.
She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Hazelrigg of South Jacksonville, and Sandra Rohrer of Springfield; eight grandchildren including Michael DeBeaulieu of Springfield, who was raised in her home; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Franklin Donald; one brother; one sister; and two half sisters.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of Virginia United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. today at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Barton W. Stone Christian Home.
DAVIS, Cyrus Edward - Beardstown newspaper, September 1942 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
C.E. Davis, 81 Dies in West Funeral Will Be Held Here Tuesday.
Funeral Services will be held in this city at the Cline Funeral hone at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon for C. E. Davis. 81 years old, and a former resident here. He died Tuesday in Glendora. Calif. and the body will arrive here Monday.
The Funeral will be in charge of the Rev. E. W. Lathrope of Bluff Springs and burial will be in the Clark Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born in Monroe Precinct, Cass county September 18,1861 and was untied in Marriage to Rachel Ann Schaeffer, November 19. 1882, they lived in Cass County until 1923 and since then in California.
Mr. Davis was a retired farmer, having operated a farm near here on the Chandlerville Highway. Surviving besides the wife area a daughter. Mrs. Lula. Metcalf of Pamona Cal. two daughters in this city. Mrs Ethel Leonard and Mrs. Everett Doerr and two sons of this city. Elmer and Arthur. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren. A son preceded him in death.
DAVIS, Elizabeth (Shoopman) - Cass County Democrat, Missouri - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Elizabeth Shoopman Davis
Mrs. Davis, the mother of W.M. and David Davis, died at the latter's home near Coleman Tuesday night. Death came as a result of old age, deceased being 87 years of age having been in failing health for some time.
The funeral was held at the home of David Davis last Thursday at one o'clock. The remains were taken to the Wills cemetery for burial.
DAVIS, Helen Margarette - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 30, 2004 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Helen Margarette Davis - 1912-2004 - Beardstown
Helen Margarette Davis, 91, of Mount Sterling and formerly of Beardstown, died Sunday March 28, 2004, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mount Sterling. She was born May 29, 1912, in Cass County, the daughter of Charles Greenberry and Cornelia Madora Koester Tucker. She married Roy Davis on April 2, 1936, and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Gladys Pearl (deceased husband, Ted) Eichelberger of Mount Sterling; one stepson, Marlin Davis of Homestead, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Alberta Wilkins of Springfield; three grandchildren, John Eichelberger of Versailles, Jennifer Eichelberger of Morro Bay, Calif.; and Chris Eichelberger of Mount Sterling; six stepgrandchildren, Susan Wilkins, Sherry Wilkins, Eric Wilkins, Kevin Davis, Nancy Davis and Linda Davis; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Franklin (deceased wives, Beatrice and Margaret) Tucker of Rushville and Raymond (wife, Violet) Tucker of Roodhouse; two sisters, Hazel (husband, Theodore) Rathman of Cherokee Village, Ark., and Mary (husband, Orville) Hendricker of Clifton Hill, Mo. She was preceded in death by one infant child; one son, Franklin Ernest Davis; one brother, Howard John (deceased wife, Ethel) Tucker; two stepsons Alfred Davis and Charles Davis; and one stepgrandchild, Barbara McCulley.
Mrs. Davis was a 1930 graduate of Beardstown High School. She attended the Black Oak Church of rural Beardstown and First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting and cooking, and she loved being around her family.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown, with burial in Beardstown City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Goodwin Funeral in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church Youth Activity Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online to goodwinfh@casscomm.com.
DAVIS, Hilda Vette - Illinoian Star, June 14, 1968 - submitted by Carol Orwig
Hilda Vette Davis - 1888-1968
Hilda Vette Davis, 1206 Lafayette, Beardstown, died at Schmitt Memorial Hospital Thursday shortly before noon.
Hilda Vette Davis was born near Beardstown June 14, 1888, daughter of Henry and Anna Schewe Vette. She was baptized by Pastor John Broadman of St. John's Lutheran Church and was confirmed on April 5, 1903 in the church.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by two husbands, William Carls of Bluff Springs and George Gebhart of Stonington, Ill., her parents, one sister and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband Elmer, one son, Russell Carls; two grandsons, R. William Carls of Edinburg, Ill., and Robert Carls of Stonington, Ill.; nine great-grandchildren; one step-son, John Davis of Paris, Ill.; two brothers William Vette of Bluff Springs and Henry Vette of Moorhead, Minn.; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid. Friends wishing to give may donate to the WRMS Sunday Lutheran Broadcast Memorial Fund. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with the Rev. Edward M. Lang officiating. Remains will be taken to the church to lie in state from 2 p.m. until time of service. Friends may call at the Cline Funeral Home Frida from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery.
DAVIS, James C.- Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 25, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
James C. Davis - 1922-2003 - Arenzville, IL.
James C. Davis, 80, of South Jacksonville and formerly of Arenzville, died Sunday morning, March 23, 2003, at Modern Care Convalescent Center in Jacksonville.
He was born July 6, 1922, in Camden, the son of Rollie Gilbert and Nona Catherine Yates Davis. He married Emma Filey May 26, 1946 in Beardstown, and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Stephen of Jacksonville; two daughters, Patricia (husband, Doug) Miller of Quincy and Donna (husband, Pat) Scranton of Hull; five grandchildren; one stepsister, Wava (husband, Ray) Sorrell of Moline; and one aunt. He was preceded in death by three sons, Darrell Eugene Davis, Jerry Allen and one in infancy; and one brother, Leslie Wayne.
Mr. Davis worked for Burrus Seed Farms at Arenzville for 46 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and loved gardening.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Williamson Funeral Home, with burial at Arenzville North Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will meet friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Care of Central Illinois, Jacksonville. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
DAVIS, Lela Mae (MARR) - Journal-Courier, July 12, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Lela Mae Davis 1919-2006
Virginia Lela Mae Davis, 87, of Virginia, died Tuesday morning July 11, 2006, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
She was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Pleasant Plains, the daughter of William G. and Emma Mudd Marr. She married Harold F. Davis on Dec. 22, 1940, in New London, Mo., and he survives. She is also survived by three daughters, Marilyn Kay (husband, Ron) Small of Houston, Judith Ann (husband, Robert) Wallace of Sarasota, Fla., and Linda Sue (husband, Ron) Yockey of Nauvoo; two sons, Harold Allen (wife, Patty) and Marvin Danny (wife, Teresa), both of Virginia; nine grandchildren, Richard Wallace, Ron Wallace, Roger Wallace, Brigit Bell, Scott Davis, John Davis, Ross Davis, Caye Perez and Megan Davis; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer Marr of Moline and Lester "Benny" Marr of Chandlerville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker, assisted her husband in managing the family farm, and was an avid collector of dolls and dishes. She greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Citizen Leadership Action Committee (CLAC) Scholarship Fund, c/o Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank, PO Box 18, Virginia, IL 62691. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneral homes.com
DAVIS, Mary H. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mary H. Davis, 1928-2007, Virginia
Mary H. Davis, 78, of Virginia, died Thursday morning, August 16, 2007 at Jacksonville Convalescent Center in Jacksonville.
She was born December 10, 1928 in Virginia, the daughter of Otis Jasper and Lavina Buchanan Hudson. She married Charles Vernon Davis on June 30, 1951 in Arkansas and he preceded in death in January of 1985.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda (husband, Earl Dennis) Trowbridge of rural Jacksonville and Nancy (husband, John) Robinson of Roodhouse; three granddaughters, Angela (husband, Darius Howse) Trowbridge of Springfield, Kayla Jo Robinson and Emily Jo Robinson, both of Roodhouse; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Hudson.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of the Virginia Church of Christ in Virginia.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family committal services will be held later at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to Jacksonville Convalescent Center Resident Activity Fund, 1517 W. Walnut St., Jacksonville, IL 62650. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
DAVIS, Nancy Jane (DYCHE) - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mrs. Nancy Davis Died at Home Near Ashland Funeral Services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Mrs. Nancy J. Davis, 78, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Orne, of Ashland, after two weeks' illness. Services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Ashland with the Rev. Charles L. Coleman in charge. Burial was in the Clark Cemetery west of Virginia.
Mrs. Davis is survived by six daughters and six sons: Mrs. F.A. Hillig and Harry Davis, of Peoria; Ledru, Claude and Roy Davis, Mrs. Edward Hiles, Mrs. Perle Shebiel, of Beardstown; Edward Davis and Mrs. Richard Fanning, of Virginia; Elmer Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL.; and Mrs. E.S. Orne of Ashland. She is also survived by two brothers, William Dyche of Beardstown and John Dyche of Arenzville; thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-two great-grand children.
DAVIS, Nancy Jane - Ashland Sentinel Newspaper, Ashland, Illinois, May 8, 1936 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Nancy Jane Dyche, daughter of Joseph and Jane Long Dyche was born May 15, 1857 and died May 2, 1936, age 78 years 11 months and 17 days at the home of her daughter Mrs. E.S. Orne near here.
She was united in marriage to James Philo Davis July 4th, 1877 at Virginia and spent her entire life in Cass County.
She was survived by 11 children, 35 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death, May 23, 1913. She is also survived by two brothers, William Dyche of Beardstown and John Dyche of Arenzville.
She was united with the Baptist church near Beardstown in 1910. She was a woman of sterling character and a loving mother.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. C.L. Coleman officiating.
The casket carriers were Donald Davis, Carl Orne, Raymond Fanning, Roland Hillig, George Davis, Francis Davis. Interment was in Clark Cemetery.
DAVIS, Richard E. - Illinoian Star, December 21, 1978 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Richard E. Davis of Ashland died suddenly December 18 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was 77 years of age and retired from employment at Allis Chalmers in Springfield. Mr. Davis was born in Virginia September 13, 1901, son of Frank and Jane Davis. He married Belle Davison at Virginia December 24, 1922. She is the only survivor, other than nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded in death. Interment was in Ashland cemetery.
DAVIS, Wilbert "Bill" Eugene - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 17, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Wilbert E. Davis, 1915-2007, Beardstown
Wilbert "Bill" Eugene Davis, 93, of Beardstown, died Saturday morning, Dec. 15, 2007, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born Jan. 19, 1915, in Effingham County, the son of Jefferson and Amanda Keller Davis.
He is survived by four nieces and nephews, Virginia Thomas and Donald Davis, both of Astoria, Helen Lucas of Camden and Dollie Lewis of Beardstown; several great-nieces and nephews; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Harlan, Loren, George and Leonard; and two sisters, Rose Brown and Laura Nichols.
Mr. Davis was a member of Union Baptist Church in Beardstown. He was formerly employed with Burlington-Northern Railroad in Beardstown for 20 years and later with the City of Beardstown for 10 years.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.
DAVIS, William - Peculiar or Harrisonville, Missouri newspaper
William Davis 1840-1920
William Davis was born in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, on March 19, 1840, and died in Daugherty (Eight Mile), Cass County, Missouri, Thursday, July 8, 1920, at the age of 90 years, 3 months and 19 days.
On February 18, 1968, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Dobson at Virginia IL, and to this union six children were born - three daughters and three sons - as follows: Mrs. Delia McKinley, Kansas City, MO; Mrs. Nannie Colville, Coleman, MO; Mrs. Nora Richardson, who died on May 2, 1913; W. Edward Davis, Harrisonville, MO; John C. Davis, Kansas City, MO; and Archie Lee Davis who died on November 9, 1882.
Mr. Davis was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting on July 4, 1860 and receiving an honorable discharge on October 4 of the same year, on account of disability. After leaving the State of Illinois, he brought his family to Cass County, MO, locating near Coleman and Peculiar, later taking up residence at Daugherty. In 1886, he was converted to Christ, and united with the Baptist Church in Coleman, MO. Later he transferred his membership to the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in this county. He had always been a fervent and devoted christian and was steadfast in his faith of the Baptist denomination.
Funeral services were held in the Coleman Baptist Church on Sunday, July 11. Burial was in Wills Cemetery near Peculiar, MO.
DAVIS, William Arthur - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Illinois - Submitted by Marcia Cox
William Arthur Davis
Funeral services for William Arthur Davis, Road Commissioner at Bluff Springs, who died Thursday morning at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, were held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Cline's Funeral Home.
The Rev. R.C. Aden, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church at Bluff Springs, officiated at the service.
Harold Walker sang "The Lords Prayer" and was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Harold Walker.
The many flowers were arranged by Mrs. Fred Ruppel, Mrs. Gus Carls, Mrs. Claude [Davis?], Mrs. Elmer Davis and Mrs. Edward F. Kloker.
Pallbearers were Frank Trussel, Edward F. Kloker, Gus Carls, Claude Davis, Fred Ruppel and Glen Miller.
Burial was made in the City Cemetery and the American Legion had charge of the services at the grave. Dean Rockwell was chaplain; Tom Morrow and Cline Brockman, color bearers; James Dorwart and C.C. Christensen color guards; Bill Bley and Charles Barron, Buglers; and the firing squad consisted of Harold Beaty, Wilbur Kennedy, Elmer Davis and Joe Matthews. Bob Lael was commander of the squad.M
DAVIS, William Robert 'Bill' - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 13, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
William Robert 'Bill' Davis, 65, of Ashland, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born July 30, 1942 in Cass County, the son of Monte Coy and Dora Lillian Johnson Davis. He married Mary Daniel on March 31, 1972 in Ashland, and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Darri Lynn Davis (fiancé, Larry Gilbreath) of Fort Worth, Texas; two sons, William R. "B.J." Jr. (Wife, Melissa) of Chandlerville and Stefan Alan Davis of Ashland; four daughters from a previous marriage, Robin Sue (husband, Clifton) Steele, Kimberly Kelly and Katrina (husband, Chuck) McGraw, all of Mason City; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Davis was employed by Oscar Meyer and later Cargill of Beardstown for many years. He was a member of Ashland Church of Christ and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation. Family services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Davis family. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
DAVISON, James L. - The State Journal-Register, March 29, 1999 - Submitted by Jeanie Lowe
James L. Davison, 72, of Springfield died Saturday, March 27, 1999, at his residence.
He was born July 7, 1926, in Ashland, the son of William and Della Thacker Davison. He married Marion F. Schall on in 1947 in Beardstown.
Mr. Davison retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections in 1991. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, lifetime member of DAV and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II from 1944-46. Survivors: wife, Marion F.; two sons, James Lloyd (wife, Bonnie) Davison Jr. of Donnellson and Richard Allen (wife, Rita) Davison of Rising Sun, Md.; a daughter, Barbara Jean (husband, David) Newbrough of Mesa, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Russell (wife, Eleanor) Davison of Jacksonville and William A. (Helen) Davison of Springfield; a sister, Mary (husband, Jack) Turner of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Kreston Lipscomb officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery.
DAVISON, Patricia A. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 22, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Patricia A. Davison, 1936-2008, Ashland
Patricia A. "Pat" Davison, 71, of Ashland, died Thursday evening, March 20, 2008, at Helia Healthcare in Springfield.
She was born Dec. 6, 1936 in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Irene Schroll Bee. She married Marvin "Tuffy" Davison on April 28, 1962, in Springfield, and he preceded in death on May 29, 1998.
She is survived by one son, Doug (wife, Karen) of Romeoville; two step-sons, Dennis of Decatur and Danny of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Shannon, Nicholas, and Katherine; three step-grandchildren, Derrick, Josh, and Jeff; two sisters, Gladys Micko of Charleston, S.C. and Florence Bee of Springfield; one half sister, Maxine Hammrick of Traverse City, Mich.; two half brothers, Richard Bee of Pittsburgh, Mo. and Thomas Bee Jr. of Traverse City, Mich; and several nieces and nephews including Mildred Brach of Jacksonville, Margaret Wooldridge of Ashland, Mike and Charles Kennedy of Ashland, and Kenneth Kennedy of Raymond, who were raised in the family home.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Christopher and Andrew; one sister, Gloria DeGroot; and one niece who was raised in the family home, Patty Troxell.
Mrs. Davison served as a cook for many years in the Ashland School District and was employed several years with Horace Mann Insurance in Springfield. She was a member of Richland Baptist Church in rural Pleasant Plains.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Richland Baptist Church. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
DAWSON, Hazel M. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 25, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Hazel M. Dawson - 1913-2003 - Virginia
Hazel M. Dawson, 89, of Virginia, died Tuesday morning, June 24, 2003 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born Nov. 3, 1913 in Cass County, the daughter of Loran and Lucy Collins Arthalony. She married Homer F. "Jack" Dawson April 6, 1941 in Virginia, and he preceded in death Oct. 29, 1972.
She is survived by a sister, Betty Siltman of Chandlerville; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Ken Lee in 1945 and three brothers, Adrian Arthalony, Raymond Arthalony (surviving wife, Eileen of Jacksonville), and Leo Arthalony.
Mrs. Dawson was employed several years as an accountant for a road construction company in Arizona prior to her retirement.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Friday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Chandlerville-Ashland-Virginia Emergency Medical Technicians. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
DAWSON, Dr. Loren C. Jr.
DR. LOREN C. DAWSON JR. September 20, 1928 - July 20, 2008
Evangelist Dr. Loren C. Dawson Jr., 78, of Virginia, IL went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown, IL.
He was born September 20, 1929 in Virginia, the son of Loren Cody Dawson Sr. and Iola Boyd Dawson (Fanning). He married his childhood sweetheart, Evelyn Olroyd on January 28, 1946 in Beardstown, IL and she survives.
He is also survived by a son, Rev. Jim Dawson (wife, Sharon) of Pekin; a grandson, James Loren Dawson of Pekin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lorna Jean Force.
Dr. Dawson served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed sharing his testimony of receiving Christ: "seven stories high in the new Kijo Building in Toyko, Japan in 1949". He later became a preacher of the Gospel and an author. He also had a Christian radio program in Beardstown for a few years. He served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Pekin for over 12 years.
He received a Doctorate from Indiana Baptist College as well as Huber Heights Christian College. He served as founder and president of the Illinois Baptist College back in the early 70's. A minister since 1957 in the pastorate, evangelism, as well as making annual mission trips to Barbados for 50 years. He loved "letting his light shine" for Christ. In 1975, he moved his ministry headquarters back to Virginia, IL and continued to serve in evangelism for many years. He recently was pastor of the Faith Baptist Church in Virginia. He had a great burden for the community and prayed fervently for people to know and receive the love of Christ.
He was an avid sportsman as a bow hunter and fisherman. He loved to hunt deer and wild turkey. But his greatest love was to share the glorious Gospel of Christ to all and everyone he would meet. He will be greatly missed but we KNOW we will see him again! 1Thess. 4:13 "But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope". His prayer would be that ALL would know the Hope of his Lord!
A service of praise will be held 11:00 AM Friday at the Faith Baptist Church in Virginia with his son, Rev. Jim Dawson and Pastor Jay Workman officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 3:00 PM Thursday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia where the family will meet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The body will lie in state at the church from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Friday. Memorial gifts are suggested to Faith Baptist Church, 421 W. Springfield St., Virginia, IL 62691. Condolences may be sent online to www.buchanancody.com.
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