Wilbur F. Scronce

Wilbur F. "Web" Scronce, age 90, of Du Quoin, Ill., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at 1:55 p.m. in Fair Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center, Du Quoin, Ill.

Web was born on Sept. 3, 1922 in Du Quoin, Ill., a son to Jeff and Clara (Alvis) Scronce. On July 16, 1955 he married Ruby Brown in Du Quoin, Ill., and she survives. They celebrated 57 ½ wonderful years together. He attended services at the Old Du Quoin Baptist Church, Du Quoin, Ill., and worked as a coal miner, retiring after 28 years from Freeman #6 mine in Waltonville, Ill. He was also the street director for the City of Du Quoin, Ill. for seven years and a member of the U.M.W.A. He enjoyed gardening and dearly loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Ruby Scronce of Du Quoin, Ill.; one son, Wilbur E. "Webbie" (Kim) Scronce of Bradenton, Fla.; one daughter, Terri Lyn (Ron) Pyron of Du Quoin, Ill.; four grandchildren, Lindsey and Landon Pyron, Rhiannon and Caleb Scronce; one great grandchild, Layne Pyron; two sisters, Betty Christian of Highland, Ill. and Mary Ellen Kelley of Las Vegas, Nev. and many numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elvis Brown and Thelma Byers; two brothers, Dwight E. and Jefferson E. Scronce; three sisters, Lois Shockley, Helen Smith and Lola Scronce and a nephew Jimmy Brigham.

Web's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

For more information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.