Harold Francis "Hal" File Jr Obituary (1954

Harold Francis "Hal" File Jr, 69, of Cahokia, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A private graveside service will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home Bloomington, is assisting the family. He was born August 15, 1954 in East Saint Louis, IL, son of Harold Francis and Faye Ellen Evans File. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Gloria "Jean," Carol and Fran. Surviving are his sister, Staci (Ronald) Guidry, Bloomington; one niece, Amber Duboise and two nephews, Jake & Andrew Guidry. Hal enjoyed his time spent at Turkey Hill, Belleville, where he worked for many years and was taught many skills and tasks of daily living. In his youth, he was very active with the Special Olympics, participating in track and softball events. Hal also enjoyed bowling, fishing, was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and he looked forward to attending services at this church.