Richard Clyde "Red" Alumbaugh's Obituary
Richard Clyde "Red" Alumbaugh 63 of Decatur died Friday January 24, 2003 in his Home.
Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday January 28, 2003 in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Red was born on September 8, 1939 in Decatur, IL the son of Clyde Willis and Mildred Jane Keeling Alumbaugh. He married Rita Maureen Nottingham on October 17, 1960 in Decatur, IL. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1961 and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1967, as a weapons specialist. He loved working on automobiles and playing the guitar. He worked for El Bauer Chevrolet, United Automotive Electric, Illinois Power Co., Sangamon auto Supply, Clinton Nuclear Power Plant, Peck's Auto Supply, and retired from Donnelly Automotive Machine Inc. in May of 2002. He played in several bands, mainly in Dave Causey's Headhunters, and the Heavyweights, consisting of Dave Causey, Ron Hoffman, Steve Beck and Harold Motts, plus many other great players.
Red will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. He leaves not to mourn but to cherish found memories his wife, Maureen; son, Richard "Doug" Alumbaugh and wife Stephanie of Morrisville, NC; daughters Tina Kay Moyer and Husband Steve of Taylorville, IL; Amy Jo Khan and husband Majeed of Rochester Hills, MI; sister Gloria Williams and Husband Ivan "Doug" of Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren, Heather Alumbaugh, Lori Alumbaugh, Shelby Moyer, Toby Moyer, Kyle Moyer, Marissa Khan, and Yasmeen Khan; nephew, Jeffery Williams and wife Maureen; niece Penny Williams; great nieces, Lauren Williams, and Melissa Williams.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family would like to extend a special Thank you for the loving care Red received from DMH Hospice, Dr. Elliott, Dr. Velasco, and their Staff.
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