Richard Lee Weatherford's Obituary
Richard Lee Weatherford, 80, of Decatur, IL died June 28, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Richard was born in East St. Louis, IL on April 12, 1930, son of William Edward and Mabel Syvilla Gustus Weatherford. He married Rita Risley the mother of his children on June 16, 1951. She preceded him in death on November 10, 1982. He married Ann Duquet on November 22, 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Bill Weatherford Karen of Lexington, KY; Bob Weatherford Leisa of Champaign, IL; Dave Weatherford Debby of St. Louis, MO; Donna Kennedy of Decatur, IL; step-children, Ann Moran and Michelle Henry Kevin both of Fairfax, VA; grandchildren, Marie Weatherford, Jason Kennedy, Sarah DePew Steve, Kristin Weatherford; Tracey Melanson Bobby, and Jared Kennedy; step-grandchildren Brian Moran, Meaghan Moran, and Max Henry; and a great-grandchild, Dalton DePew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Rita, six brothers, Leonard, William Edmund, Jr., William Clyde, Jack Melton, Robert Oliver, Charles Vern, two sisters, Gwendolyn and Helen Elsie, and one grandson, Daniel Weatherford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00AM Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Molloy as Celebrant. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Church.
The family of Richard Lee Weatherford is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe, Decatur, IL.
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