Charles G. "Chuck" McElvain, 51, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 12:22 P.M., Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Chuck had been a transport officer for the Perry County Sheriff's Office for eighteen years. He was a member of the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa. Chuck had served as Vice President of the Pinckneyville Ambulance Board. He was a Pinckneyville Fireman since 1989 with the rank of Captain. He was a salesman for Mac's Fire and Safety Equipment. Chuck was also Board President of Pinckneyville Shooting Sports. He was a member of the Alma Masonic Lodge #497 Steeleville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #738 and Shriner Ainad Temple.
He was born March 11, 1971 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Benny Ray and Sandra Kay (Green) McElvain.
He married Molly B. Shelton on April 4, 1998 in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, one son - Drake McElvain of Pinckneyville, father and step mother - Benny and Dianne McElvain of Pinckneyville, one brother - Dan McElvain and wife Selena of Pinckneyville, one sister - Mendy Mason of Greenville, KY, mother-in-law - Janet Shelton of Paducah, KY, nieces, nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa with Sheriff Steve Bareis officiating.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the church.
Masonic rites will be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday at the church.
Burial will be in the Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville.
Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.