Charles "Chuck" E. McClanahan's Obituary
Charles "Chuck" E. McClanahan, age 75, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:30 a.m. at his home.
Chuck was born on August 24, 1944 in DuQuoin, IL, a son of Charles E. and Helen L. (Campbell) McClanahan. He had owned and operated several businesses in his life time. Chuck was of the Christian faith and loved spending time outdoors, fishing, camping, and was an avid reader.
Survivors include his life partner, Gail Crane of DuQuoin, IL; one son, William (Casey) McClanahan of Centralia, IL; six grandchildren; four brothers, Daniel D. McClanahan of DuQuoin, IL, William R. McClanahan of Benton, IL, Jack E. (Linda) McClanahan of Chester, IL and James H. McClanahan of Dowell, IL; three sisters, Donna J. (Chuck) McClanahan-Steele of Thompsonville, IL, Cynthia D. (Jay) Sims of Carbondale, IL and Cecilia Lively of Cambria, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cindy Smith; one son in infancy, Charles E. McClanahan, Jr.; one sister, Nancy A. McClanahan; and one brother, Darrell D. McClanahan.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Vancil Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Spangler officiating. Those attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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