Charles G. Weeks' Obituary
Charles G. Weeks, 77, of Decatur went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Charles was born on October 22, 1937 in Decatur the son of Elva J. and Bessie V. (Kemp) Weeks. He was a member of Argenta Baptist Church and retired from the Illinois Central Rail Road. H e served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1961-1964. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball team. He married Beverly Bagley on April 20, 1973 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife Beverly; sons, Gary J. Weeks (Jeannie) of Decatur; Gary D. Staggs of Decatur; daughter, Debra Hunter of Warrensburg; three grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Clarence, Glenn, George, and Russell.
Funeral service celebrating Charles life will be 11 AM Monday, August 31, 2015 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Argenta Baptist Church. The family requests casual attire.
The family of Charles G. Weeks is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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