Byford C. Reidelberger, 73, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 5:15 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Byford had been Vice President of Operations at Zeigler Coal. He was of the Christian faith. Byford served as President of Du Quoin Khoury League and Five Star Industries. He also served on the 204 School Board and Pinckneyville Rural Fire Protection District.
He was born May 7, 1948 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Maurice and Chloe (Morrisey) Reidelberger.
He married Barbara J. Clark on August 19, 1966 at the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, two daughters - Beth Martin and husband Scott of Pinckneyville and Becky Leadingham and husband Jason of Greenup, KY, two brothers - Paul James Reidelberger and Maurice Reidelberger, both of Du Quoin, eight grandchildren - Bryce and Lindsay Martin, Dylan and Emily Martin, Zachary Martin and friend Jesslyn, Kailee Leadingham, Mandy Leadingham, Jessica Leadingham, Karlie Leadingham, and Katie Leadingham, two great grandchildren - Reed Martin and Layne Martin and three great grandchildren on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Delmar Reidelberger and one sister - Phyllis Gates.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 P.M., Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Bro. Mark Norris officiating.
Friends may call from 2 P.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Five Star Wishing Well and will be accepted at the funeral home.