Moreton Lee Shively Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Moreton L. Shively, age 82, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at his home. He was born on Friday, June 9, 1933, in Wyatt, MO the son of Roy Lee and Marion Margaret (Kunz) Shively. Moreton attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School. He answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army during the Korean War and after his period of faithful service was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. Moreton was united in marriage to Wanda Lee Snyder on Friday, November 16, 1956, in Marion and together they have shared over 59 years of marriage. He began working early in his life at Fabick Machinery. He started his long career in coal mining at Utility Coal in Marion and later transferred to Peabody Eagle Strip Mine at Shawneetown, IL as a mechanic retiring in 1992. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Shawneetown, IL. Locally he would attend with his wife at the New Beginnings Baptist Church of Marion. He also was a member of the United Mine Workers Local Union No. 1474. In his spare time he enjoyed morning coffee with his friends, and fixing anything that needed repaired. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Moreton was known as a family man and a good provider. He was always interested in the activities of his children and grandchildren and was proud of their many accomplishments. He enjoyed their times together. Those memories will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Shively; two daughters and son-in-law, Leann and Doyle Collins and Lisa Bates all of Marion; three grandchildren, Kate Collins of Collinsville, IL, Kaylee Bates and her husband Wassim Al-Bacha of Charlotte, NC and Bryan Bates of Akron, OH; two brothers and sister-in-law, Dr. Maurice and Lucie Shively of Watersmeet, MI and Richard Shively of Marion, several nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements for Moreton L. Shively were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people places and events of Moreton’s life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob McKnight presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Lori Creamer. Special vocal musical selections presented during the service were “How Great Thou Art”, The Old Rugged Cross” and “I’ll Fly Away” all by Lori Creamer who accompanied herself on the piano. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL. At the graveside, Pastor Bob McKnight present the musical selection “In the Garden” as an acapella selection. Pallbearers were Doyle Collins, Ryan Edgar, Bryan Bates, Dirk Crawford, Wassim Al-Bacha and Alan Shively. Military honors were accorded at the graveside by members of Baker-Ladd V.F.W. Post No. 1567 of Herrin, IL and the Illinois Army National Guard Funeral Honors Burial Detail of Marion. After the committal service the family and friends gathered back at the Shively home for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Moreton Lee Shively

June 9, 1933 - December 9, 2015