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George McCafferty Obituary
CHANDLERVILLE - George Edwin McCafferty, 53, of rural Chandlerville, passed away at his home at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
He was born October 31, 1956, in Peoria, to Walter Daniel and Mary Jean (Dantone) McCafferty Jr.
Mr. McCafferty is survived by one daughter, Brandell Rena (Sam) McCafferty Kays; four grandchildren, Kristian Joseph Kays, Hope Marie Kays, Harley Madison Kays, and Dominick Vayne Kays, all of Chandlerville; also surviving are two brothers, Daniel (Jane) McCafferty of Pleasant Plains and Bobby (Brandi) Brown of Havana; three sisters, Debra (Kenny) Baldwin of Pinkneyville, Jeannie (Brad) Stockham and Linda (Ed) Wilson, both of Havana; two half sisters, Carol (Terry) Monks and Connie (Jim) Berry, both of Pekin; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Mr. McCafferty was a member of Faith Christian Family Church at Rushville. He had worked for Lyle Stone's farm for many years and for Stribling Farms in Ashland. He was also a graduate of Chandlerville High School.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sam and Brandell Kays for the benefit of his grandchildren through Petefish Skiles and Company Bank in Chandlerville.
Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for George McCafferty
Dominick Kays
February 15, 2010
Papa George, Why aren't you here? I don't understand and I miss you so much. I will always remember you and I love you my best buddy! Someday I'll see you again. And I promise I'll always grow up and drive a tractor. Love,Dominick A.K.A. your Tater
Sonny & Mary Neely
February 14, 2010
Our thought and prayers are with you in your time of grief. All of us at the BaitShop will truly miss you!!
Sonny, Mary, Jennifer & Ashley
Neely
Bobby and Brandi Brown
February 14, 2010
You will be deeply missed,you have touched so many peoples lives.You will be in our HEARTS always. Love your brother Bobby. Brandi, Blake, Breanna and Ralph.
Sam & Brandell Kays
February 12, 2010
We miss you Dad~ more than words can say.
Tim Sondag
February 11, 2010
God speed His love...you are in our thoughts and prayers
Sherry Jennings
February 10, 2010
Brandi and Bobby-
Please accept my condolences in the loss of George McCafferty. Hugs...
Jim and Robin
February 10, 2010
so sorry for your loss.
you are in our thoughts and prayers
Tom Fair
February 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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