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George Mast Obituary
Hillview - George D. "Spike" Mast, 89, of Hillview, Ill., died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 8, 1936, in Hillview, the son of George W. and Lucille (Henson) Mast.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one sister, Doreen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary, and one brother, Roger.
Spike was a resident of Greene County and a friend of the community. He was an outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family.
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Cathy Cowgur
October 31, 2025
Steve and I send our deepest sympathies. We loved Spike,and enjoyed his great stories,and his cooking,and various treats he shared at the American Legion and the VFW. We will miss his humor, that brightened our day.
Steve and Cate Cowgur
Toni Turner /Stout
October 31, 2025
George was one of a kind he made some damn good jerky and he´d make you laugh every time you see him he will be missed rest in peace, my friend
Cheryl
October 29, 2025
We all will miss seeing you! Thank you Robyn for taking such good care of him. Prayers for all the family & friends
Robyn
October 29, 2025
I actually took this pic of him, we snuck into a pond he used to fish many years ago, it was a good day, love him and miss him
Terry Staats Jones
October 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss thinking and praying for you all
Nancy ( Long) Brown
October 28, 2025
spike was one of my Dad´s friends my Dad was Harrison Long and he was always good to us kids love him very sweet person
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