Marquis "Jerry" Moon Obituary (1923

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.