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1931
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2010
Harold Digby Obituary
Harold E. Digby, 78, of Maryville, Ill., born Dec. 30, 1931, in Eldorado, Ill., died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.
Mr. Digby served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sterling Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, Ill., and the Caseyville Moose. Harold enjoyed fishing, gardening and feeding the birds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Mabel, nee Dillard, Digby; a brother, Stevie; and a sister, Delores Brooks.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara, "Carline" nee Newcombe, Digby whom he married on July 6, 1972; his children, Harold (Helena) Mike Digby of Yellm, Wash., Debbie (Pat) Kroeger of Palm Harbor, Fla., Pam (Bill) Scott of St. Louis, Mo., Sandy Ballard of Carmi, Ill., Vicky Tarrence of Maryville, Ill., Terry Ferris of Maryville, Ill., Shirley (Bruce) Huller of O'Fallon, Ill., and Bob (Julie) Hays of Maryville, Ill.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, William "Billie" Digby of St. Peters, Mo.
Memorials may be made to Audubon Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
HERR FUNERAL HOME,
Collinsville, Ill.
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Rhonda Hastings
May 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I couldn't come with Tom but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Koehler-Dahlgren
May 13, 2010
Barb, I'm sorry to here the loss of your husband , you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Wanda Karlak
May 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
chuck & sharon hampton
May 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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