Charles R. Ginn

Charles R. "Chuck" Ginn, age 83, of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at 3:09 a.m. at his home, surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born on Feb. 10, 1929 in Pinckneyville, Ill., a son to Robert and Ella (Houghland) Ginn. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. On Aug. 11, 1951, he married Marjorie E. Cowley in Paragould, Arkansas and she survives. He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 32 years of service. He then drove a school bus for Pinckneyville High School for 17 years. Chuck was a member of Holt's Prairie Baptist Church and enjoyed bird watching and gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie E. Ginn of Pinckneyville, Ill.; two sons, Steven Ginn and Dennis (Amy) Ginn all of Pinckneyville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Kristen, Sydney and Kelsey Ginn.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, R. J. Ginn; three sisters, Gladys Burack, Bernice Ryan and Sally Ginn.

Funeral services will be held at Holt's Prairie Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, Ill. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Collin Hirsch officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Ill.

Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, Ill. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., then at Holts Prairie Baptist Church on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Holts Prairie Baptist Church.

Military Graveside Rites will be performed by the Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504.

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