John "Auggie" R. O'Connell, Sr., 77, of Canton passed away at 3:05 a.m., on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
He was born on August 11, 1941, in Peoria, to Dick Clark and Pat (Haggard) Glossick. He married Beverly (Book) O'Connell, on June 20, 1979, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2010.
He is survived by five children, Crystal (Delbert) Plain of Edwards, John R. (Shelli) O'Connell, Jr., of Maquon, Kelly (Doug Bowman) O'Connell of Canton, Larry O'Connell of Canton, and Matthew (Leslie) Smith of Peoria; eighteen grandchildren; and twenty-five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Dan O'Connell; one brother, Larry Gene O'Connell; and one great-grandchild, Damion Terrell.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A private burial with military rites will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society and Veterans Affairs.
To view John's video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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