Terry Patchett

Terry Patchett, 78, of Mulkeytown, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at his home.

He was a coal miner at Zeigler 26 for 18 years. He was born May 22, 1936 in Valier, Ill., a son to Edmund and Lindy (Slaverio) Patchett. He married Mary Ennis Snider and she preceded him in death on May 6, 2011.

He is survived by his children- Matt and Monaka Patchett of Mulkeytown, Mike and Mary Ann Patchett of Christopher and Beth Patchett and Micah Lewis of Eddyville, Ill., grandchildren- Andi Jo and Charlie Isom, David and Jin Patchett, Tiffanie and Dustin Young, Samantha and Levi Webb, Morgan Patchett, and Gracie Fralick, great grandchildren- Stephanie and Brandon Isom, Kase Michael Patchett, brothers and sisters- Marty and Saundry Patchett of Sesser, Ill. and special friends- Rudy and Jeanetta Roule.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, Ill.

Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be to the Ronald McDonald's House or to the Barnes Children's Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, Ill. is in charge of arrangements.

For more information visit our web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com.