ARTHUR EUGENE "GENE" FARMER, JR, 58, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:48 pm on Friday December 3, 2010 at his home in Chester. Gene was born to Arthur Eugene Farmer Sr. and Barbara (nee Duncan) McGinnis on July 21, 1952 in Belleville, Illinois. He was a truck driver for Gilster Mary-Lee. He was a veteran in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors: 1 Son: Shawn Loughner Coulterville, IL 1 Daughter: Kelly Waeckerle Sesser, IL 6 Siblings: Patricia (Charles) Wixson Monroe, VA Terry (Karen) Farmer Belleville, IL Randy (Debbie) McGinnis Ladson, SC Dan McGinnis Lychburg, VA Cheryl Farmer Ruma, IL Bryan Farmer Collinsville 3 Grandchildren: Alexandria Walker Hallie Walker Kyle Loughner Many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 niece - Bonnie McMurray Visitation: Tuesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Memorials: Family Choice It was Gene's wishes to be cremated.