Larry David Carner

October 2, 1938 - March 12, 2019

Larry David Carner, age 80, of Marion, IL, formerly of Carrier Mills, IL, passed away peacefully at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Parkway Manor of Marion. He was born on Sunday, October 2, 1938, in Carrier Mills, the son of Darwin and Edith (Russell) Carner. Larry attended school in Carrier Mills and was a graduate of Carrier Mills High School. He answered the call of this nation by enlisting into the United States Navy in 1956, and after his period of faithful service was discharged in 1959, with the rank of Disbursing Clerk-Petty Officer Second Class. Larry was united in marriage to Judy Ann Rodgers on Saturday, July 31, 1965, in Carrier Mills and together they have shared nearly 54 years of marriage. His working career was with Caterpillar of Joliet, IL for over 30 years. At the time of his retirement his position was a Scheduler with the company. After his retirement, he and Judy moved back to southern Illinois to enjoy their retirement. He was a member of the First Church of God of Marion. He loved his family and enjoyed the many times they shared together. The memories created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Judy A. Carner of Marion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Brian Keith and Katrina Carner and Brent Allen Carner all of Roanoke, VA; two sisters and brother-in-law, Marilyn Kay Carner of West Frankfort, IL and Suzie and Jerry Datwaller of MN; sister-in-law, Mildred Zimmer of Marion; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Phyllis Rodgers of Marion, several nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Twila Pritchett, Bonnie Harris and Monzelle Clements. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion. The private graveside committal service was held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2019, in Salem Cemetery north of Carrier Mills with Rev. Roy Pepmiller presiding. Special recorded musical selections presented at the graveside were "Angels In Waiting" by Tammy Cochran and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill. For those who prefer memorial contributions may be made to “First Church of God” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. For more information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.