Keith Edmonson

E. Keith Edmonson, 90 of London Mills, IL passed away Saturday January 31, 2015, 11:25 am. at his home.  He was born June 13, 1924 in Fulton County, IL the son of Frank and Julia Witter Edmonson.  He married Margaret Mantonya on May 27, 1942 in Canton, MO.  She preceded him.

 

He is survived by three children Diana (late Arnie) Reed of Lewistown, IL, Ronnie of London Mills, IL and Lonnie (Sharron) of Ellisville, IL; 8 grandchildren Ernie (Beth) Etter of Dixon, IL, Annette (Craig) Luttrell of Lewistown, IL, Kristal (Rich) Downing of Fairborn, OH, Courtney, Kent, Colby Edmonson, Trevor (Colleen) Edmonson of Bourbonnais, IL and Sam Edmonson of Ellisville, IL; 4 great grandchildren April Ratcliff, Savannah Downing, Taylor Williams, and Cayden Boyer; 2 great great grandchildren Skylee McFall, and Vada Ratcliff.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers (Giles and Gerald), 1 sister (Kathryn Saunders), 1 niece (Kay Saunders), 3 sons-in-law (Kent Taylor, Arnie Reed, Stanley Etter); he was also preceded in death by Annebelle Sampson who was a faithful and loving companion in the later years.  They enjoyed gardening and country music together.

 

He and his wife managed and operated their trucking company and worked on the farm.  He was a World War II Vet and a member of the London Mills American Legion.  He spent most of his years living and working in the London Mills area.  He was a professional truck driver for nearly 60 years and owned a small family farm.  He enjoyed driving trucks, raising cattle, just working in general and tipping a few at the local bars with some friends.

 

Funeral service will be Friday February 6, 2015, 10:30 am at the London Mills United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the West Midway Cemetery London Mills, IL.  Visitation will be Thursday eve February 5, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the London Mills United Methodist Church.  Memorial may be made to the London Mills Fire and Rescue Dept.  Online condolences may be left at www.hooverhall.com.  Wise Family-Hoover Hall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements