Harold Eugene "Gene" Schoonover's Obituary
Harold Eugene “Gene” Schoonover, 90, of Moweaqua, IL., passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield with all of his children by his side, moments before.
Gene was born on November 16, 1930 in Long Creek,(Whistleville) IL, the son of Clyde and Myrtle (Betzer) Schoonover. He married Nancy Moffett on January 10, 1952 until the day she passed away on September 26, 2010.
He is survived by his three children, Rick (Mary Lou) Schoonover, Debbie Cherry and Beverly (Kent) Damery; grandchildren; Crystal (Trevor) Brothers, Kelly (Andy) Mueller, Darin (Meredith) Schoonover, Craig (Devon) Cherry, Alicia (Jake) Berg, Josie Damery (Jason), and Cole Damery; great grandchildren, Lyla and Landon Brothers, Braxton Berg, Cailah and Chance Lewis, Keegan Damery and Regein Roeithe; brothers, Clyde (Judy) Schoonover, Bill (Lois) Schoonover; sisters, Shirley (Bud) Mizeur and Linda (Ralph) Barker
He is Preceded in death by his wife , parents and brother, Darrel and Dude Schoonover.
There will be a visitation onOctober 15, 2021, from 12-1 p.m. at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. There will be a graveside service for Gene on Friday, October 15, 2021, at1pm at Graceland Fairlawn with burial to follow.
Arrangements by Moran and Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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