David R. Gaston's Obituary
David R. Gaston, age 65, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. David was born on January 26, 1943 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Thomas Henry and Hilda (Bernaix) Gaston, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a coal miner and carpenter. Survivors include his son: Anthony (Marietes) Jones of DuQuoin, IL, sister: Doris Magerkurth of Pinckneyville, IL, two grandchildren: Candace and Kahdigah of Sparta, IL, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Cheryl Gaston, three brothers: Richard, Ronald, and Thomas Gaston, Jr., and five sisters: Lucille Bardo, Mary Hahn, Glenda Thomas, Diana Gaston, and Lorraine Denney. A memorial service will be held in Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday evening, May 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be a private burial at a later date in Mueller Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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