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Marc Mathias Obituary
Marc Alan Mathias
April 21, 1973 - March 3, 2021
KENNEY - Marc Alan Mathias, 47, of Kenney, IL passed away at 5:20 PM March 3, 2021 in Atlanta, IL.
Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Waynesville Christian Church, Waynesville, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Waynesville Christian Church. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Waynesville American Legion, the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer (V.org/donate), or a charity of the donor's choice.
Marc was born April 21, 1973 in Normal, IL to Mike and Joyce (Miller) Mathias, Kenney, IL, they survive. He is also survived by his significant other, Chris McKown, Atlanta, and her sons: Cody, Will, Emmett, Tommy, and Van; his children: Justin (Anna) Mathias, Ashland City, TN, and Alexis (Cory) Combs, Clarksville, TN; sisters: Amy (Matt) Austin, Frankfort, and Alysha (Trent) Seggelke, Bloomington; his special auntie, Janice Miller, Normal; one niece and five nephews; the love of his life, granddaughter, Emerson Lynn Combs, 14 months, Clarksville, TN; and his beloved "show dog", Jake.
Marc was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maurice and Marcie Mathias and Robert and Lucille Miller; aunt, Kathy Clifton and uncles John Clifton and David Miller.
At the age of 20, Marc acquired his CDL and began his career of trucking, working for several companies before purchasing his own truck hauling grain, seed, and limestone until 2012. At the death of his grandfather, he gave up trucking for his dream job of farming full time with his dad. This dream began during his years at Clinton High School and his involvement with FFA (Future Farmers of America), where in his senior year, he was president of the Clinton chapter.
Marc was a Waynesville resident from 1992 until 2016 when he moved to Kenney to live on the family homestead. He was a past member of the Waynesville Village Board and Fire Department and enjoyed helping with the activities of Waynesville and the American Legion. In earlier years, his hobbies included boating in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. You could often find Marc watching NASCAR races, hanging with friends, or traveling with Chris. The past year, his greatest joy was the role of "Paw Paw" watching his granddaughter, Emerson, as she grew.
He had a willing hand for anyone in need of help. Everyone who knew Marc commented that he was the nicest guy and they were better for having known him.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The family would like to give special recognition to his partner, Chris, for all the love, care, and support she gave him through his 6 1/2 year cancer journey.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
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Brice Hennings
March 9, 2021
Thankful I had gotten the opportunity to work with Marc and Mike with their equipment the past several years. Wish I´d gotten to work with him longer. My thoughts are with you. Sorry for your loss.
Brian snow
March 7, 2021
Another good man died too young he will be missed.
Brenda Shupe
March 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your Family in My Thoughts and Prayers
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