Merrill L. Killingsworth's Obituary
Merrill L. Killingsworth, 74, of Columbia, Illinois, passed away at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. He was born in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of the late Clyde and Gertrude (Eicholz) Killingsworth. He retired from Peabody Coal Co. Merrill enjoyed fishing and watching baseball. He was married to Ellen (Korves) Killingsworth, who survives him. They were married on April 6, 1957 in Columbia, IL.
VisitationThursday, December 02, 2010 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesFriday, December 3, 2010, 11:00 AMLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, Illinois
IntermentEvangelical St. Paul CemeteryColumbia, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsColumbia Senior Center, 504 DD Rd., Suite 2, Columbia, IL 62236
Also SurvivingDaughter, Carol Craig of Festus, MOSon, Wayne (Pat) Killingsworth of Maeystown, ILSon, Brian (Robin) Killingsworth of Dupo, IL6 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren Sister, Dolores (Ralph) Peters of New Baden, ILBrothers, Donald and Jim KillingsworthOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByGrandson Gary Gress, Sister, Barbara UdeNiece, Janice Killingsworth
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