Craig Eugene Whittington

CRAIG EUGENE WHITTINGTON, 56, of Willisville, Illinois, passed away at 2:37 am, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.

He was born to Thomas E. Whittington and Hazel (nee Womack) Essex on May 5, 1968 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Craig married Vicki Baseden on November 18, 1994; she survives.

He had worked for Iron Workers Local 392.

Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors:

Wife:

Vicki Whittington Pomona, IL

Mother:

Hazel Essex Chester, IL

2 Children:

Ryan (Amanda) Whittington Clarksville, TN

Katie (John) Todd Pomona, IL

2 Siblings:

Janetta Essex Chester, IL

Katherine Dillow Chester, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Avery & Rylee Whittington and Kya & Ivy Todd

Aunt:

Dorothy Mitchell Jonesboro, IL

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Father, Step Father – Homer Essex and 1 Brother – Allen Godwin

It was Craig’s wish to be cremated. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2025 at New Palestine Cemetery in Walsh with Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating.

Memorials may be made to a cancer foundation of the donor’s choice and are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, Illinois.