Everette E. Kynion

Everette E. Kynion, age 92 of Marine, IL, died Saturday, March 03, 2012, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born October 25, 1919, in Fairview, MO, the son of Henry and Pearl (nee Lowe) Kynion. On August 22, 1946, he married Bessie Mae McLemore who survives in Marine, IL. He was a member of Saint Jacob United Church of Christ. He was also a member of Becker-Reding American Legion Post #702 (Past Commander) - Marine Masonic Lodge #583 A.F.& A.M.. Everette was born and grew up on a farm at Fairview, MO. He joined the US Army on January 21, 1942, until October 24, 1945. He had the rank of Sergeant, and was a Tank Instructor in Hawaii. After the war he worked for IL Street Car in Granite City. He then worked for the IL Terminal Railroad as a Conductor and a Switchman for 32 years, retiring in 1984. He enjoyed horse racing, doing handyman work for his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He would help anyone with a need and did\'nt know the meaning of the word NO. Survivors include : Wife - Bessie M. Kynion nee McLemore, Marine, IL Son - Charles E. (Carol) Kynion, Marine, IL Son - Richard E. (Rita) Kynion, Springfield, IL Daughter - V. Elaine Vosholler, St. Rose, IL Son - Allen R. (Tene) Kynion, Marine, IL Daughter - Sherry L. (Bill) Tebbe, St. Rose, IL Grandchild - Rae Lynne (Brian) Meyer, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jill M. (Jay) Bloemker, Highland, IL Grandchild - Dayle Ann Osborn, Collinsville, IL Grandchild - Dawn M. Biersborn, Chicago, IL Grandchild - Danielle R. Wilkinson, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Nicholas R. Kynion, Collinsville, IL Grandchild - Steven L. (Julie) Vosholler, Caseyville, IL Grandchild - Justin E. (Tiffany) Vosholler, Highland, IL Grandchild - Devin A. Kynion (Special Friend Sara Bauer), Marine, IL Grandchild - Erica K. Kynion (Special Friend Michael Bronow) , Marine, IL Grandchild - Jared W. Tebbe, St. Rose, IL Grandchild - Jacob C. "Jake" Tebbe, St. Rose, IL Great Grandchildren - Nine Step Grandchild - Dawn M. (David) Nudo, Springfield, IL Sister - Alice Mae Hopper, Baldwin, MO Special Friends - Jim & Sharon Gieseking, Marine, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - Henry Kynion Mother - Pearl Kynion nee Lowe Son In-law - David M. Finley died 9/30/1991 Son In-law - Roger L. Vosholler died 5/30/2011 Sister - Beulah Kynion Sister - Clara Kynion Brother - Linus Kynion Brother - Virgil Kynion Brother - Charles Kynion Brother - Lester Kynion Brother - Johnny Kynion

Everette E. Kynion

October 25, 1919 - March 3, 2012