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Private services will be held with interment in Clay City Cemetery.
John Arthur Dulaney, age 92, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday night, March 17, 2022, at Clay County Hospital.
He was born March 5, 1930, in Flora, the son of Ray Abraham and Mary Elizabeth (McGrew) Dulaney. He was united in marriage to Betty Ann Patridge on August 16, 1958, and together they shared 59 wedding anniversaries until her death January 11, 2018.
John worked on oil pulling units over the years, for company names like Welch, Smith, Abner, and Union Oil. He also worked at Ames Sawmill in Clay City for 25 years. John took pride in mowing and making things look nice around his yard, attending auctions, enjoying bluegrass music, and drinking morning coffee with his buddies. In his younger days, he spent lots of time hunting and fishing.
He is survived by 4 daughters: Carla (Donnie) Evans of Clay City, Charlotte Dulaney of Clay City, Sue Russell of Flora, and Mary (Lee) Cox of Florida; grandchildren: Shane Dulaney of Clay City, Bridgett (Josh) Shafer of Olney, Joshua Taylor of Noble, Misty (Sam) Garrett of Flora, George Russell of Flora, James Russell of Flora, and Christopher (Gail) Cox of Florida; great-grandchildren: Baylee Shafer, Jaelynn Taylor, Maysen Shafer, Calvin Garrett, Timothy Russell, and Faith Russell; a sister: Mary Frances “Frankie” Benson of Olney; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Mary Dulaney; wife: Betty Dulaney; and siblings: James Charles “Jim” Dulaney, William Edward “Bill” Dulaney, Helen Marie “Sis” Hart, Robert Eugene “Gene” Dulaney, Margaret Nell “Marg” Perrine, Dorothy Lucille “Lagle” Burgess, and Jane Ann “Bert” Leathers Ewing.
Private services will be held with interment in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Health Department and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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Always enjoy Uncle John and Aunt Betty visits. They always stop by on their motorcycle by our house in Texico.He will be sadly missed but know that he is reunited with his love. Prayers to all🙏🏻
Sorry for your loss.
Charlotte & Carla So very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing; he was the last of the old neighborhood when we were all growing up. He can rejoin with your mom now, because I know he missed her a lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Glenda and Tia
Sorry for your loss. We are going to miss seeing him at McDonald's.
so sorry for your loss Charlotte and everybody. Just know they are watching over us down here now.
Rest in peace uncle John u was my favorite tell dad hi loved you
So sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing, prayers to his daughters, Sue ,Mary, Carla,and Charlotte, his daughters , my cousins,
So sorry for your loss.
Please accept my deepest condolences to you over the loss of your Dad. I offer you my heartfelt support and friendship in this difficult time.🙏♥️ Gloria Abbott
John was such a terrific neighbor!! Always there for a story or 2!! Knew him and Betty through auctions then a couple of years ago moved in beside him!! Now you can be with Betty again,John!!! RIP both of you together again!!!
So sorry to hear about Johns passing, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God please keep Uncle John Children in ourheart.We know what it like to loose your Parents.My heart hurts for you all.Your cousin Rose
Betty & John were a very special couple. Any type of fundraiser or benefit they were always there supporting the cause.
Going to miss you very much Daddy
Thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss!
Thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss!
To the Dulaney Family, You have my deepest condolences. John and Betty were our neighbors. We used to play with their kids as part of the neighborhood kids. Fond memories indeed.
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