CANTON - Harold H. Lindzey Jr., 78, of Canton passed away at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, surrounded by his family at Heartland Health Care in Canton.
He was born July 18, 1930, in Canton to Harold H. and Kathlyn (Rigg) Lindzey Sr. He married Frances McCabe on Dec. 28, 1963, in Lewistown.
She survives, along with two daughters, Sandra L. (Jeff) Wheeler of Pekin and Peggy L. Lindzey of Canton; one grandson, Ryan Wheeler; one granddaughter, Lindzey Wheeler; one brother, Bruce A. (Sherry) Lindzey of Canton; and one sister, Beverly Hagaman of Canton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Harold worked for International Harvester in Canton for over 30 years, retiring in 1982, and currently was a park ranger at Lakeland Park in Canton.
He belonged to the Canton American Legion Post 16.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran from 1951 to 1955.
Cremation rites were accorded, and there will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009, on the bridge at Lakeland Park in Canton. The Rev. Richard Brienen will officiate.
Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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Patricia Waggoner
July 13, 2009
Sending condolences to the family from Patricia (Gary) Waggoner,
Gerald and Norma Jennings daughter...
Memories are never forgotten and remain with us forever!
July 13, 2009
Aunt Francis, Sandy, Peggy, Jeff, Ryan and Lindzey - so sorry for your loss. We have many fond family memories of Christmases, Grandpa's birthday parties and cookouts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy, Kelly and (Aunt) Carol
Anita Hickman
July 13, 2009
Dear Peggy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss....No matter how it happens, this loss is painful and words can't express how my feelings go out to you. Please call if you need anything.
Always,
Anita, Tim, Brianna, Tyler and
Grandbaby Brinley....Gage too.
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