Photo courtesy of North Chapel - Decatur
Sep 14, 1945 - Dec 26, 2017
I also worked wit Arlie at South Shores A&P. He taught me a lot and we had many good times together. He was a good man.
Terry Campbell
December 31, 2017 | Decatur, IL
Remembered By
Beverly & Gary Pope
December 30, 2017 | Bluemound
My husband, Bob, worked with Arlie at A&P and I worked with him at Eagle. Always kind. Always helpful. So sorry for your loss.
Judy Ward
December 30, 2017 | Decatur, IL
Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Arlie at the South Shores A&P store, lots of good memories.
Matt Nailer
December 29, 2017 | Decatur, IL
Kathy Marquis -1450 West Mound Apt. C 62526
Jennifer & Nikki Marquis 135 E North-Warrensburg,Il 62573
Teresa Willard
Richard & Dianne Stephens - RR1 Box 71 - Cowden
We are so sorry for your loss- Prayers for comfort at this time for all his family - We love you Regina -
Kathy Marquis
December 28, 2017 | Decatur, IL
Arlie Eirhart 72, of Decatur, IL passed away at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A service to celebrate Arlie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday morning until service time. Memorials may be made to Northeast Community Fund. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Arlie was born September 14, 1945, in Effingham, IL the son of James and Esta Lucille (Horath) Eirhart. He married Karen (Atteberry) Gregory on December 9, 2000. He retired from Eagle Food Store having been a Produce Manager. He also formerly worked for the City of Decatur and at the Clinton Power Station. Arlie was a former member of Locust Grove Church and was an avid hunter.
Surviving are his wife: Karen of Decatur; children: Regina Peoples (Connie) of Decatur, Jason Eirhart (Katrina) of Altamont, Sharon Todd (Bob) of Champaign, Sheila Long (Bill) of Decatur, and Susan Gregory of Champaign; daughter-in-law: Carol Eirhart of Clarksville, TN; sister: Barbara Thoele (Ronald “Moon”) of Teutopolis, IL; grandchildren: Brittany, Alysa, Victoria, Crystal, Amanda, Kaden, Kienon, Alex, and Austin; great-grandson: Rogan.
Arlie was preceded in death by his parents, and son: Damon.
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