Dennis Mefford, Jr.'s Obituary
Dennis Mefford, Jr., 45, of Maroa, formerly of Neoga, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born July 8, 1973, in Neoga, IL to Dennis and Carol (Herring) Mefford, Sr. He married Charity Sullins on September 20, 2015 in Sullivan, IL. Dennis lead the praise and worship team in Mattoon Christian Church. He played the guitar for the praise team at First Church of the Nazarene in Decatur. He held the high standard of black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He loved to hunt, fish, helping out with scouts, but most of all, he treasured spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Charity; two sons, Matthew and Michael Clary of Maroa; two daughters, Madison Mefford of Maroa and Mikayla (Jacob) Pearson of Mattoon; his brother, John Mefford of Neoga and his sister, Amanda Drummond of also of Neoga.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one cousin, Michael Baker.
The family will be hosting a visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.., Friday, March 8, 2019, at Decatur First Church of the Nazarene 1177 W Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL 62526. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Honoring Dennis’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL.. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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