Larry Lynn Eckart's Obituary
Larry Lynn Eckart, 80, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Moweaqua, Illinois.
Larry was born in Decatur on March 23, 1941, the son of Ernest and Mable (Stanley) Eckart. He worked for many years as a machine operator at ADM. He married Jean Cooper on December 18, 1959. Larry was a member of New Day Church and the Decatur Golf Association. He was an avid pool player and fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. He loved spending time with his family, especially taking his grandchildren on vacations.
Larry is survived by his children: Ruby Banks of Maroa, IL, Craig (Bo) Eckart of Jackson, NJ, Charles Eckart of Decatur, Sherri Henderson of Decatur, and John (Jayme) Eckart of Decatur; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jean, seven brothers, and three sisters.
Visitation for Larry will be from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10am on Tuesday, January 4 at Graceland Fairlawn. Burial at Graceland Cemetery will follow the service. Memorials may be directed to New Day Church in Decatur. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.funeralvue.com/login/event#66083. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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