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Shawn Unglesbee Obituary

Shawn M. Unglesbee, 22, of 735 S. 13th St., Quincy, died at 6:52 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 14, 2014) in his home.

He was born May 5, 1992, in Quincy, a son of Michael and Sherri Hidy Unglesbee.

Shawn was a graduate of Quincy High School and had worked at The Quincy Herald-Whig.

He loved music and gaming, especially on his Nintendo and PlayStation. He liked skateboarding, bicycling and watching movies. He had a way of tormenting people, especially his mom. Despite his physical appearance and his battle with epilepsy, Shawn was a brave young man with a heart of gold.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his grandmother, Phyllis Hidy, of Quincy; a brother, Matthew Unglesbee, of Quincy; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shawn was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dormand Hidy; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Betty Lynch; and an uncle, Larry Hidy.

SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in Quincy Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Henry Pratt conducting.

VISITATION: There will be no visitation, but family and friends are invited to the graveside services.

MEMORIALS: Epilepsy Foundation.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.dukerandhaugh.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.

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

Published by Herald-Whig from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2014.

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Ramona & Troy Galloway

December 22, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss Sherri. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Walker

December 17, 2014

Shawn , you will be deeply missed ! Prayers are with your family & friends !

Tina Walker

December 17, 2014

Shawn, you will be deeply missed ! Prayers & thoughts go out to the family!

john orst

December 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family. I know he was loved and will be missed and will be watching over all of you, alway!

Mike and Barb Crist

December 17, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about your lost. You and your family are in our thought and prayers.

Christina Wilson

December 17, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Shawn's family and friends. He was a very kind, caring young man. I am glad I got the pleasure of knowing him and working with him. He will be missed! You are all in my prayers.

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