Forrest A. Dunmyer, Sr.'s Obituary
Forrest A. Dunmyer, Sr., age 85, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 8:40 p.m. in Fairview Health Care and Rehabilitation, DuQuoin, IL. Forrest was born on July 2, 1928 in Dearborn, MI, a son to F. Stanley and Ellen (Devor) Dunmyer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army for two years and the National Guard for nine years serving during the Korean War. On August 22, 1950, he married Hilda Louis Tilley and she preceded him in death on December 6, 2012 after over 61 years of marriage. Forrest was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL where he voluntarily maintained the church grounds for over 20 years. He had worked as a coal miner and loaded coal barges for Peabody Coal Company for 26 years. He was a member of the U.M.W.A., V.F.W. and Eagle's Lodge. He enjoyed music all of his life and loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Christy (Kim) Carter, John (Rita) Dunmyer and Teddy (Rick) Taylor, all of DuQuoin, IL; a daughter-in-law, Mary Dunmyer of DuQuoin, IL; a sister, Nancy (Tony) Denim of West Frankfort, IL; nine grandchildren, Vernon Louis Carter, Niki (Larry) Alvarado, Shane (Teresa) Dunmyer, Kati Dunmyer, Andrea (Clint) Furlow, Amy (Mike) Patterson, Amanda (Mike) Race, Rick Taylor and Rachel (Andrew) Hall; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews that were all very dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Forrest "Frosty" Dunmyer, Jr.; and two brothers, James Dunmyer and Frank Dunmyer; and a sister, Junetta Betts. Funeral services will be held at Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gaylen Holden and Pastor Dennis Fitzsimmons officiating. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Graveside military rites by DuQuoin V.F.W. and American Legion. Friends may call at Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Gospel Assembly Church or TIP Hospice. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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