Marquis "Jerry" Moon Obituary (1923 - 2019)

Marquis "Jerry" Moon, 96, of Pana passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Heritage Health, Pana. He was born February 16, 1923 in Findlay, IL to the late Esco & Mary (Manship) Moon. Jerry was graduate of Findlay High School and served in the U.S. Navy before becoming a second-generation painter. He loved painting, hanging out & drinking coffee with his friends and taking motorcycle rides. Jerry is survived by his children: Dale "Gene" (Debra) Moon, Pana, IL; Mary Moon, Smithfield, VA; Betty (Donald) Vaughn, Cowden, IL; Paul (Donna) Moon, Pana, IL; many grandchildren & great grandchildren and sister, Mildred Protsman, Pana, IL. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Carol Weller, granddaughter, Lisa Beck & great-great grandchildren: Amber Duduit & Marion Smith. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Blake officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until service time in the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials in Jerry's honor may be made to donor's choice.