Roy L. “Corky” Rednour

Roy L. “Corky” Rednour, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:55 p.p. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Illinois. 

 

He was born March 12, 1928 in Culter, Illinois to Theodore and Daisy Higgerson Rednour.  He married Sally Miller May 6, 1949 in Galesburg.

 

Surviving is his wife of 68 years, two sons, Joe (and Tina) Rednour of Galesburg and Cecil (and Joyce) Rednour of Galesburg, two daughters, Pam Daniels of Galesburg and Debbie (and Jack) Lawson of Ft. Madison, Iowa, twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters and a son in law, Gary Daniels. 

 

Corky attended Willisville High School, Willisville, Illinois.  He worked at Maytag Manufacturing Company in Galesburg for 38 years and retired in March of 1990.  He was a member of Grace Anglican Church, Galesburg.  He enjoyed bowling and hunting. 

 

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Rev. Andy Ainley will officiate.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg.  Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the chapel.  Memorials in Corky’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Grace Anglican Church.  Online condolence may be made at www.h-p-w.com.