Stuart R. Daws

Stuart R. Daws, 73, of Winchester passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. He was born, May 11, 1944, in Freeport, the son of J. Allan and Helen I. Stouffer Daws. He married Donna R. Coats, July 26, 1975, in Roodhouse. Surviving are his wife Donna and son, Justin (Jamie) Daws of Winchester; grandchildren, Marissa Daws of Louisville, Jack and Jett Daws of Winchester, and Ashton (Jared) Hoots of Jerseyville; great-grandchildren, Harper and Gracen Hoots; siblings, Gary (Pam) Daws of Dixon, Nancy (Joe) Hodorowski of Rockford, Suzanne Daws of Lena, Denise (Dick) Bonjour of Monroe, WI, and Bruce Daws of Lena. He was preceded in death by one son, Trent Daws, and one brother, Douglas Daws. Stuart was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roodhouse. He was a veteran and served his country during the Vietnam War. Stuart was a member of the American Legion in Winchester, and the Chapin Lions Club. In 1972, Stuart purchased the Mackey Funeral Home and established the Mackey-Daws Funeral Home and Daws Monuments, which he owned and operated alongside his wife and eventually his sons, until his health forced his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Stuart liked to attend as many high-school sporting events as he could, and he was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He liked to travel and especially enjoyed trips to Europe with his mother. Later in life, Stuart took up woodworking and created many wonderful pieces for his family and friends. He spent many mornings sipping coffee in the local gas stations and restaurants, chatting with anyone with a few minutes to spare. Stuart was always willing to help people out in any way that he could. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester with interment in the Winchester City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-7p.m. at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the Roodhouse First Baptist Church building fund or the Winchester Grade School cares fund. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com

Stuart R. Daws

May 11, 1944 - November 17, 2017