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Feb 17th, 1933 - Sep 19th, 2015Graveside Service: 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville
Donald E. Headlee, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at his home in Flora.
Don was born February 17, 1933 in Louisville, IL, to Harvey “Jim” and Ethel (Erwin) Headlee. He married Queda Jenkins on January 15, 1952 in Castro Valley, CA, and they shared 63 anniversaries together. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle in Iola where he was baptized February 27, 2014.
Don and Queda spent their early married years in California and it was during these years that Don worked at Hunt’s Cannery, Berkley Farms Dairy, and gas stations. Don and Queda moved back to Flora where he continued to work and manage several area gas stations, including IGA, Imperial Gas Station, Standard, and was at C-Mart for more than 15 years. Don also enjoyed his job as courier for the Clay City Banking Company locations, considering it the best job he ever had. He often helped his son and grandson, owners of Headlee Shingle & Siding, with roofing work. Cars were one of Don’s hobbies and he helped start the Chevy Cruisers Car Club. He also enjoyed taking care of his late dogs, Chance and Solomon.
Don is survived by his wife: Queda Headlee of Flora; one daughter: Brenda Pittman of Louisville; one son: Brent (Marie) Headlee of Flora; five grandchildren: Chandra (Justin) Eckelberry, Charla (Damian) Proctor, Blake Headlee, Brandon (Jacqueline) Headlee, and Blaine Headlee; 7 great-grandchildren: Jace, Chayli, Caleb, Alaiya, Kayden,Conner, and Alivia; and two brothers-in-law: Rex Lackey of Fresno, CA, and Jack Jenkins of Toledo. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service for Don Headlee will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville. There is no visitation. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home. To leave online condolences, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Don wad such a sweet guy. Loved working with and seeing him daily at the bank. Prayers for your family. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Don was a great man.
RIP Don, you will be missed by many. My prayers go up for comfort & peace to the family.
Don was such a sweet man. Hard working and kind to everyone who knew him. Prayers for Queda and the family during the difficult days ahead. Prayers for peace.
Thoughts and prayers to such a wonderful family.
Don was a fine man...He always had something friendly to say...I worked with him for many years, and will remember his friendship.....
We are so sorry to all his family for your lose. He was such a good man. He gave a lot of people a lot of good memories.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Our prayers are with your family Don. You were such a kind man and always had a smile.
Praying for God's loving comfort to you all!
One of the best men, I've ever known. Rest in peace, my friend.
Prayers to the family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Good man. Always enjoyed talking cars & trucks with him.
A fine man, rest in peace Don...the best to his family.....
So sorry to hear of your loss. Don was one of the nicest people ever. He will be missed. Prayers for the family. RIP, Don.
He fought the good fight. I know he was very sick this last year. He will be miss and my prayers go out to all of the family. The Lord has him in his arms.
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you in this sorrowful time. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Such a sweet man that was loved my many. You will be missed. May God be with the family and comfort them. RIP my friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with the family during this time. Glad to have known Don and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with the family during this time. Glad to have known Don and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with the family during this time. Glad to have known Don and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with the family during this time. Glad to have known Don and his family.
Don was always so very kind. He will be missed. We wish for the family to have peace during this difficult time.
Our prayers and condolences are with the family. Don was always so kind and respectful to us! He always had a "pick-me-up" for those around him. We enjoyed a visit with him during his time of sickness, when we were back in the area. May the Lord give each of you strength and comfort! Bro, and Sis. Ron Townsley
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember that Don had a smile for everyone that he met.May you find comfort in Gods loving words and in friends surrounding caring at this sadden time in your life.
Don was such a kind, friendly man with a warm smile each time you ran into him. Prayers for his family.
We have been praying for your family and will continue to do so. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Going to miss seeing you at Hucks Don. It was always so funny when I would go down to C Mart to get competitive price checks the girls would always know it would take me longer there then the other places. We would always have to share stories and have some laughs. Always enjoyed visiting with you. Prayers for your family Don I know they are going to miss you so much.
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to your Family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Don was a great guy. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family. Have known him since the early 60's.
Dear Queda and family, Sending you hugs. You are a very special family and I know you will miss Don immensely. I'm sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't remember when I first met Don but we seemed to click as friends. I always tried to make sure I got to see him when I made my several trips back to Flora each year. Makes me sad to think I won't see him my next trip back.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a good guy! Always loved talking cars of the 50s and 60s.
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