Larry Joe Rion, 60, of Lick Creek, died at 7:49 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2009, at his home.
He was born November 24, 1948 in Anna the son of Gerald E. and Lou Etta Billingsley Rion.
He was married to Gail M. Schlichting on December 19, 1976, in Anna.
Larry is survived by his wife Gail Rion of Lick Creek; two children, Rob Rion and wife Vicky of Warrenville, IL and Rachel Rion of Carbondale; his mother, Lou Etta Rion of Lick Creek; a grandchild, Dylan Fuschi, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald E. Rion, his grandparents, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
He was a graduate of AJCHS class of 1966 and a graduate of Shawnee Community College class of 1973.
He was an active leader of Boy Scout Troop #44 in Anna, was a Vigil Honor member, and Order of the Arrow.
He was a retired systems operator for Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative in Marion.
Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Joe Rion will be at 11:00 a.m.Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Bill Littrell officiating.
Interment will be in the Casper Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater St. Louis Area Council for Pine Ridge Boy Scout Renovations.
Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.