Gaylon R. Mccarson

GAYLON R. MCCARSON SR., 76, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 7:43 pm, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Arville and Frieda (nee Little) McCarson on June 20, 1940 in Senath, Missouri.

He married Pauline Anderson on September 19, 1958 in South Carolina; she survives.

Gaylon was a prison guard at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing and horseback riding. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Gaylon was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Red Bud, Illinois.

Survivors:

Wife:               Pauline McCarson                              Prairie du Rocher, IL

4 Children:       Pam Crowell                                     Red Bud, IL

Gaylon (Eva Jean) McCarson Jr.         Walsh, IL

Barb (Chris) Tierce                            Red Bud, IL

Trish (Joe) Bradley                            Red Bud, IL

1 Sister:          Elwanda Walls                                   Palmyra, MO

1 Brother:       Mike McCarson                                  Red Bud, IL

9 Grandchildren: Christina Crowell, Curtis (Megan P.) Crowell, Steven McCarson, Toni McCarson,
Kevin McCarson, Jessica Tierce, Michaela Tierce, Jake Tierce, Matt Bradley and                                                 Cheyenne Bradley

8 Great Grandchildren: Caleb Crowell, Chloe Crowell, Carter Crowell, Cameron                                                 Crowell, Braxton Crowell, Colette Crowell, Hannah                                                            Crowell- Zamarron  and Karington McCarson

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by:           Parents and 1 Son – Timothy McCarson

Funeral Service:                    11:00 am Saturday, June 10, 2017

First Pentecostal Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:                            Pastor Vernon House

Interment:                            Valhalla Garden of Memory

Belleville, Illinois

Visitation:                              Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

First Pentecostal Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:                            Family Choice