Llewellyn Donald "Don" Sheffer

Mr. Llewellyn Donald Sheffer, age 83 of Murphysboro, died at 10:32 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 in the Jackson County Rehab and Care Center in Murphysboro. He was born June 12, 1929 in Ullin, the son of Aaron Jacob and Rosetta Mary Lingle Sheffer. He married Eula Gertrude Smith on March 23, 1951 in Jonesboro. She preceded him in death on August 30, 2012. Don is survived by his three sons, Donald R. (Donna) Sheffer of Marion, Ronald L. (Kathy) Sheffer of Benton, and Harold E. Sheffer of Murphysboro; one daughter, Debbie (Roy) Wright of Cabot, Arkansas; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five sisters, Geraldine Peeler of West Monroe, LA, Rosemary Opperman of Vienna, MO, Marjorie Dillow of Ozark, MO, Shirley Bennett of Ooltewah, TN, Lois Smith of Anna, IL; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Eula Sheffer; and infant sister, Marcella. Don was a member of the First Baptist Church in Anna for many years and was a member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Illinois Police Association. Don retired from the United States Air Force in August, 1968 after 20 ½ years of service in the Communication field. He served overseas at Adak, Alaska, two tours in Korea, one tour in Germany and another in England. He was employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. He retired from there in October 1990 with 20 years of service as a Correctional Officer, Recreation Supervisor and Education Program Manager. Funeral services for Mr. Llewellyn Donald Sheffer will be at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Myron Dillow officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Illinois National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team of Marion. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Thursday, February 21, 2013,10:00AM-12:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, February 21, 2013,12:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Thursday, February 21, 2013,12:45PM Anna City Cemetery Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906