Charles E. Decker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles E. Decker, 91, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. He was born, Feb. 22, 1924, in Chattaroy, WV, the son of Charles and Lilly Willis Decker. He married Almeda Beams, June 28, 1946 in Sherman, IL. Surviving is his wife, Almeda of Jacksonville; children, Bonnie (Ray) Hunter, Jeff (Diane) Decker, Steve (Nancy) Decker, Rodney Decker all of Franklin, Janis (John) Wilson of Haslet, TX, Theresa (Steve)Scott of Jacksonville, Tracy Decker of Bremerton, WA, and Kevin (Ginger) Decker of Montrose, CO; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Sean Matthew Hunter and 3 brothers and one sister. Charles graduated from Williamsville High School in 1942. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 where he served as a radio man aboard the SS Grande Ronde until 1946. He was a member of the Franklin Christian Church. Charles was employed as a carpenter working out of Local Carpenter’s Union #904. He loved his family, enjoyed traveling, building, and tinkering. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at the Franklin Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Worriers Project, Franklin Christian Church, or Autism Speaks. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com.

Charles E. Decker

February 22, 1924 - February 24, 2015