Obituary for Eddie Ray Sandlin
Eddie Ray Sandlin, 86, of East Peoria passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Reflections Memory Care in Morton.
He was born November 13, 1934 in St. Francisville to Robert and Eva Catt Sandlin. He married Carolyn Turner; she preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Roberta.
He later married Barbara Stevenson; she survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Denise Monahan; stepdaughters, Becky Stevenson, Linda Anderson; stepson, Bill Stevenson; five step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Eddie served in the U.S. Army and worked for Peabody Coal.
He retired early and was able to enjoy his passion for boating and fishing and was thrilled to become an official Florida snowbird. His favorite card game was Pitch and he played that for many hours and many years always looking to win the trophy game.
He was an amazing husband and father, and he will be greatly missed.
Cremation has been accorded and services will be held at a later date.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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He was born November 13, 1934 in St. Francisville to Robert and Eva Catt Sandlin. He married Carolyn Turner; she preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Roberta.
He later married Barbara Stevenson; she survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Denise Monahan; stepdaughters, Becky Stevenson, Linda Anderson; stepson, Bill Stevenson; five step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Eddie served in the U.S. Army and worked for Peabody Coal.
He retired early and was able to enjoy his passion for boating and fishing and was thrilled to become an official Florida snowbird. His favorite card game was Pitch and he played that for many hours and many years always looking to win the trophy game.
He was an amazing husband and father, and he will be greatly missed.
Cremation has been accorded and services will be held at a later date.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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