Gerald LeeRoy Alton Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 74, of Godley, IL passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Morris Hospital, in Morris, IL, with his loving family by his side. Born September 6, 1939 in Vandalia, IL to the late William and Lois (nee Bone) Alton. Sonny is a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Retired from Caterpillar, Inc. after thirty years of employment. Member of the American Legion in Vandalia. In his past, Sonny enjoyed raccoon hunting and was known for being a shade tree mechanic. He had a love for gardening and enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife of fifty-four years, Edna (nee Kite) Alton of Godley, whom he married December 30, 1959 in Pittsburg, IL; two sons, Gerald (Roxanne) Alton, Jr. of Godley and Kenneth (Deborah) Alton of Godley; six grandchildren, Destiny (Tim) Sample, Zak Alton, Donnie Foote, Jr., Brandie (Robbie) Quinn, Travis (Valerie) Zimmer, and Marle (Gavin Alexander) Zimmer; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyson, RaeLeigh, Alex, Kota, Karlyee, Dayton, and Isaiah; three sisters, Donna Williford of Greenville, IL, Inis (Ralph) Long of Keysport, IL, and Barbara (John) Spratt of Greenville, IL; one brother, Randall Alton of Greenville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, Merville Alton. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Sonny’s life will be at the Godley Recreation Hall: 500 S. Kankakee St., Godley, IL 60407, Friday, February 21, 2014 from 3:00-6:45pm, with a memorial service starting at 6:45p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gerald LeeRoy Alton Sr.

September 6, 1939 - February 11, 2014

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