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Howard Christy Obituary

ZEIGLER - Howard W. Christy III, 68, passed away May 7, 2013, while visiting his son, Howard W. Christy IV in Elizabeth, Ind.

He will be laid to rest be-side his daughter, Kimberly Belle Christy, who preceded him.

Howard was born Jan. 22, 1945, in Herrin, to Howard W. Christy Jr. (US Navy, deceased in Dunkirk, NY) and Dorothy V. 'Payne' Fitzgerald (Zeigler).

He lived many years in the Chicago area. Later he lived in Bolingbrook, where he worked as a welder for Electro-Motive building train engines. Howard moved to McMinnville, Tenn., working as a CDL truck driver. In about 1998, Howard returned to his childhood home of Zeigler. His last years were spent taking care of his children and helping others associated with the family. Many around Zeigler knew Howard as Mr. Fugly the owner of Fugly's Bar. As a member of ABATE, Howard enjoyed motorcycles with other interests in old autos, guns, model train building and family.

He is survived by three children and their children; son, Howard W. Christy IV and Kim Christy of Elizabeth, Ind., and four grandchildren, Howard W. Christy V in the U.S. Army in Kuwait and Cody A. Christy, Robert Cory Reecer and Kristen 'Reecer' Love of Elizabeth, Ind.; daughter, Corina and Delmar Tindall of West Frankfort, and two grandchildren, Deidre and Zachery of Elizabeth, Ind.; and son, Shawn and Jennifer Christy and three grandchildren, Ashley, Shawn and Alexandra, all of Romeoville; and five great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy V. (Payne) Fitzgerald of Zeigler; three brothers, Jan and Connie Christy of Carterville, Larry and Linda Christy of Zeigler and Carl and Kathy Crocker; and a sister, Susan and Michael Summers of Sheller.

Graveside memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Mulkeytown Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Christy are suggested to the ABATE of Illinois, Inc.; 311, E. Main St., Suite 418; Galesburg, IL 61401.

Vantrease Funeral Homes, Inc. of Zeigler and Royalton is in charge of the arrangements.

For more information and to sign the online register book, visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The Southern Illinoisan on May 16, 2013.

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May 19, 2013

You are missed dearly. We love you so much ....Jennifer Christy

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May 16, 2013

Larry & Linda and Family,
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