Lennon Wayne Welbourne

Hand-picked from God our sweet angel, Lennon Wayne Welbourne, beloved son to Christopher Welbourne JR and Jalin Snider, peacefully went to be with the lord in the arms of his parents on July 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM at OSF St. Francis.

In addition to his parents, Lennon is survived by his paternal grandfather, Christopher Welbourne. Paternal great-grandparents, Stan and Julie Miller of Havana, IL, great-great grandmother Paulene Atchley, and two aunts, Izzy Atchley, and Lillian of Havana, IL. His maternal grandparents Austin and Kristin Snider of Bryant, IL, maternal great-grandparents, Tom and Mona Bruder of Lutz, FL, maternal grandmother Valerie Evans of Canton, IL, maternal great-grandparents Dr. Robert and Nanda Honegger of The Villages, FL, great-great grandparents Richard and Barb Honegger of Peoria, IL, great- great grandpa Dale Smith of Canton, IL, Two uncles Lukis Gee and Jaxtin Snider, and one aunt Julianna Snider.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great- great grandfather Dick Atchley, great- great grandfather Lloyd Welbourne, great-great uncle Kenny Wayne, maternal great grandfather James Asher, great- great grandparents Nancy and Chellis Evans, great- great grandmother Charlene Smith, and great- great grandfather Kent Taylor.

These are my footprints, so perfect and so small. These tiny footprints, never touched the ground at all. Not one tiny footprint, for now I have my wings. These tiny footprints were meant for other things. You will hear my tiny footprints in the patter of the rain. Gentle drops like angel tears, of joy and not from pain. You will see my tiny footprints, in the butterflies’ lazy dance. Ill let you know I’m with you, if you give me the chance. You will see my tiny footprints, in the rustle of the leaves. I will whisper your names into the wind, and call each one that grieves. Most of all, these tiny footprints, are found in mommy and daddy’s heart, cause even though I’m gone now, we’ll never truly part.

A graveside service will be held at White Chapel Cemetery on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Sheldon Westerfield will officiate. Memorials may be made to MidAmerica National Bank to go towards a cooling cot at a hospital of the family’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com