Birth date: Apr 5, 1926 Death date: Jun 27, 2004
Merle Lee Bourne, Sr. 78, of Decatur, died on Sunday, June 27, 2004 in his home surrounded by his family. Mass of the resurrection celebrating his life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004 in Holy Family Catholic Church, Fr. Joe Read Obituary
Deepest condolences to the Bourne Family. I went to MacArthur High with Merle Jr. many fond memories of Merle and the Band. Sending our Love and Prayers, the World was Blessed to have Merle Sr, among us. The Peek Family, Jim East Haven, CT US
The Bourne family has been in my thoughts and prayers. Loss of a love one is very hard. Hold on to your memories! Uncle Merle has touched so many lives. Uncle Merle was a good man, I remember him as always smiling and so kind.I am sorry that I could not attend the services, but I have been with Jami, welcoming to the world our new little one. Elizabeth Margaret.I will keep all of you in my prayers.Love Diane Dowd Decatur, IL US
My Heart truely goes out to All of The Bourne Family. There is no Question that Uncle Merle will be greatly missed!I will be Praying that GOD blesses you with Peaceful Moments and Cherished Memories of Merle. Love, Maria Morrow, GA US
Merle is my Great Uncle and I remember him as a great person as well as a uncle he will be missed by many family members and freinds . As he is with the Lord now and will chase wild horses across a golden sky may we be as blessed.To the family I send this prayer; Numbers 6: 24 through 26 The Lord bless thee,and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, And be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee: And give thee pease. Amen Hilltop Lakes, TX US
It is with great sadness that I learned of Merle Lee's passing. I know that his cousin Mardelle Bourn Elliott, my mother, will be welcoming him into heaven.Phillip and Julie Elliott Sterling, IL US
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My father Joe Hamm Died 10-1-03 knew Merle and did business with him years ago. Losing someone you love is never easy but just know in your heart that they are truly in a better place. My prayers are with you. Cerro Gordo, IL US
Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. Decatur, IL US
We wish to extend our heartfelt sorrow for your loss. I will always remember Merle's gentle and knowing way. You are in our thoughts and prayers.From Great Nephew Eric & Family Colorado Springs, CO US
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bourne family at this time. I went to high school with Sherry and Merle, and i remember Sherry talking fondly of her grandpa, and i know he was a kind, wonderful person. God Bless all of you. My heart is with you. Decatur, IL US
Although I came to know Merle merely 2 years ago, I thought the world of him. Merle will be missed by many. I shall keep him and his family in my prayers.Stacey Urquhart, Eric Auerswald, Brandon, Ashton, Jazzmine, & Jessica Decatur, IL US
