David Raymond Allabastro

David Raymond Allabastro, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:46 P.M., Friday, October 30, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville, IN.

David had worked at SIUC as a senior electrical tech. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Carbondale, where he was a choir member and handbell director. He was also a lay speaker at church. David was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a licensed private pilot. David was director and instructor for Civil Air Patrol. He was a founding member and designer of SIUC Hovercraft Association. David was an original member of Southern Illinois Madrigal Society and he accompanied them to Carnegie Hall.

He was born July 12, 1948 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Fred and Bessie Mae (Staton) Allabastro.

He married Roberta L. Morgan on August 9, 1968 at the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin and she preceded him in death on December 2, 2025.

He is survived by two children - Kathy Allabastro of Zeigler and Michael Allabastro of Du Quoin, three grandchildren - Jackson Melvin of St. Louis, MO, Colton Allabastro and Isabella Allabastro, both of Pinckneyville, nephew - Bryan Schobert and wife Mary of Ohio, niece-in-law - Faye Schobert of Du Quoin, numerous great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - Bill Allabastro, one sister - Mickey Schobert, and one nephew - Fred Schobert.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin.

Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to FUMC Carbondale Music Program and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.