Richard Allen Danbury's Obituary
Richard Allen Danbury, age 75, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in his home. Richard was born on July 25, 1935 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Hayden A. and Flora A. (Horner) Danbury. He was a Quality Control Inspector for United States Gypsum Company in Pinckneyville, IL retiring after 25 years. Richard was of the Christian faith. He loved nature and going for long walks especially out in the fairgrounds. Richard is survived by one son, Aaron (fiancée, Katherina Shockey) Danbury of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughter, Shannon King and a niece Caroline (Stephen) Logan. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Patricia King; five sisters, Mary, Ruth Elizabeth, Vivian, and Ann, four brothers, George, Charles, Bernard, and Russell. Memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL, on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Gerald Wright officiating. Interment will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home DuQuoin, IL, on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
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