Joe H. McMahan

ANNA - Joe H. McMahan, 87 of Anna, went home to his Savior, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 11, 1938, in Wolf Lake, the son of Merritt Estin and Beulah E. (Bittle) McMahan. He married Gale Scivally on Dec. 14, 1963, in Mt. Carmel. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2006.

Joe is survived by his two sons, Joseph McMahan of Anna, and Randy McMahan of Anna; five grandchildren, Cody McMahan of Anna, Andrew McMahan of Troy, Kyle McMahan of Anna, Darci McMahan of Anna and Sarah McMahan of Chicago; four great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister, Vickie (Gary) Sadler of Cape Girardeau, MO; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives; and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gale McMahan; two sisters, Millie Gardner and Patricia Schlenker; brother, Archie McMahan, and infant brother, Merrit Junior McMahan.

Joe honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Anna where he served as deacon for many years. Joe was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan and enjoyed going to the local coffee shops to socialize. He had several spots he would go to in the morning and afternoon with his friends when he was able. Early in his working career, he farmed and worked for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and later retired from the Canadian National Railroad.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at the Anna Cemetery with Jack Thornton and Bill Littrell officiating.

Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Army Funeral Honor Team. Interment will follow. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to the First Baptist Church in Anna. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.