Douglas Ward Lindsey's Obituary
Douglas Ward "Poppy" Lindsey 67 of Decatur died on Tuesday March 26, 2024, in his home. Visitation and mass will be on April 13, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 am with service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, 5700 W Main Street Harristown, Illinois. Memorial gifts are suggested to Holy Family Church.
Poppy was born September 8, 1956, in Decatur, the son of Harold and Frances (Sheumaker) Lindsey. He was an owner, operator, and truck driver for many years and an employee of IBEW Local 51 Springfield IL. Most importantly, Poppy was a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was well known for his sense of humor and could make anyone laugh with his stories. He never met a stranger and loved to help others as he donated to hundreds of organizations. He enjoyed gardening and giving away his harvest to neighbors and members of the community. He married Christine Anne Spriggs on October 28, 1978.
Surviving are his daughter, Amanda Lindsey of Decatur; grandchildren, Anastasia Lindsey, Anthony Lindsey, and Ashley Lindsey all of Decatur; great grandchildren, Summer Lindsey and Soren Lindsey both of Decatur; sister Donell Nurnberger (David) of North Carolina; brother Stephen Lindsey (Shirley) of Florida; nephew Todd Nurnberger (Susan) of North Carolina; niece Michelle Bagley (Bob) of Decatur; nephew Ryan Lindsey of Florida; niece Courtney Lindsey of Decatur; brother in law Patrick Spriggs of Decatur, sisters in law, Mary Spriggs Ploessl, Lucy Good (John), and Linda Spriggs all of Decatur, and several great nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
The family would like to thank Holy Family Catholic Church for their kindness and prayers, and a special thanks to Dr. Dana Ray, Brittany Brown, and Darvin York for their time and care over the years. The family of Douglas Ward "Poppy" Lindsey is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
To our dearest Poppy:
Thank you for your existence,
for coming into our lives and changing them.
thank you for being the gentle waves,
amongst our rowdy sea's.
thank you for watering us,
and giving us space to bloom.
where we thought to be lost in the currents,
having to use water wings to stay afloat,
our sea's which were dark and muddy,
with you, became crystal clear.
We love you!
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