Wayne "Fast Eddie" Arterburn's Obituary
Wayne “Fast Eddie” Arterburn, 75, of Decatur passed away on Thursday May 8, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Services to celebrate Wayne’s life will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Graceland Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Wayne was born on September 21, 1938 in Kamiah, Kentucky, the son of Bulie Arterburn and Alta Arterburn (Russell). He married Joyce Gentry on December 14, 1968 in Decatur, IL. They had 46 years together. He was a truck driver and a member of Teamsters, Local 279. He enjoyed playing pool, and was an avid pool player.
Surviving are his wife Joyce, sons, Joel Arterburn of Decatur, Sean Keller of Decatur; daughter Becky Baker of Charlotte, NC; three brothers, many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, one sister, and one granddaughter.
The family of Wayne “Fast Eddie” Arterburn is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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