Larry A. Wheaton 60, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2004, at home.
He was born March 22, 1943, in Anna, son of Alfred 'Medad' and Lydia (Smith) Wheaton.
He married Carol Ann Smith June 12, 1963, in Springfield.
He later married Elizabeth Seward on Nov. 24, 1980, in Wolf Lake.
Larry owned and operated WEDAC construction for many years.
He also operated Windjammer Raceway near Jonesboro.
He was a former Union County Commissioner.
He was master of ceremonies for many local events, including the Veterans Day parade, car shows, Colorfest Hootnany and tractor pulls.
He played music locally, including at the Iron Skillet and Country Music Hall.
He was a veteran.
He was a member of Oasis of Grace Full Gospel Church.
Survivors include his wife, Liz; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jeff and Robin Wheaton of Petersburg, Jerry and Chris Wheaton of Virden and Richard Seward of Korea; two daughters and one son-in-law, Teresa Coleman of Virden and Tammy and Sterling Nichols of Thayer; 10 grandchildren, Kathleen, Jerry Jr., William, Kelsey, Wendy, Grayson, heather, Shannon, Kobe and Tucker; his mother, Lydia Wheaton of Jonesboro; three brothers, Greg Wheaton of Marion; and Randy and Rudy Wheaton, both of Jonesboro; two sisters, Rhonda Bittle of Jonesboro and Sherry Pinnon of Lick Creek; many nieces and nephews; and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and infant sister, Becky.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004, in the chapel of Hileman Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Land officiating.
Interment will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.