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Obituary for Donald E. Rhymer
Donald E. Rhymer, age 85 of Bay City, IL passed away June 9, 2017 at home. He was born December 27, 1931 to Sherman and Katherine (Hess) Rhymer. He married Mary Scott on August 2, 1952. Donald was in the U.S. ARMY and served during the Korean War Era. He was a radio technician and was a part of Signal Corp. After the service he repaired televisions. He was a farmer and raised cattle. Donald and his wife Mary ran the canteen at the Job Corp Center in Golconda, IL. He served on the Pope County School Board for many years. Donald loved to ride around in a jon boat. He enjoyed and respected nature. Donald is survived by his wife Mary Rhymer; two daughters, Kathy Carter of Dallas, TX, Lila (Steven) Morris of Simpson, IL; son, Paul Rhymer of Golconda, IL; six grandchildren, Don Carter, Wendi Carter, Andrea Morris, Alisha Mills, Amber Biggers, Lukas Rhymer; four great-grandchildren, Emma Carter, Abigail Morris-Murray, Brodie Biggers, Brayden Biggers; sister, June Gibbons of Terra Haute, IN. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, great-grandson, Jackson Thomas Morris-Murray; and daughter-in-law, Linda Rhymer. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Antioch Baptist Church in Rosebud. Bro. Kevin Richerson will conduct the service. Interment and military honors will follow at Independence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Monday June 12, 2017 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Visit alyfh.com to leave an online condolence. Memorials may be made to: Antioch Baptist Church
