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Eugene A. "Gene" Garver

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Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes - Decatur

2827 N. Oakland Ave.

Decatur, Illinois

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Visitation

Aug. 23, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Central Christian Church

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Eugene A. "Gene" Garver

Eugene A. "Gene" Garver, 77, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 9, 2025.

A service to celebrate Gene's life will be 4 p.m., August 23, 2025, at Central Christian Church. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Gene's honor may be made to Central Christian Church.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Decatur Herald & Review from Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, 2025.

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for Eugene Garver

Aug

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Central Christian Church

IL

Aug

23

Service

4:00 p.m.

Central Christian Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes - Decatur

2827 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526

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