Donald E. Shockley, Sr., 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:50 P.M., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Deaconess-Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Donald had been a repairman for Arch of Illinois Coal Mine. He was of the Baptist faith. Donald had been a United States Navy veteran. He was a member of UMWA.

He was born February 13, 1938 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Ralph and Lois (Sronce) Shockley.

He married Terry Ann Newton on December 2, 1972 at Columbia, IL and she preceded him in death on March 12, 2015.

He is survived by one daughter - Donna Lively of Du Quoin, two sons - Donnie Shockley, Jr. and wife Alisha of Pinckneyville, and Jason Shockley of Christopher, four grandchildren - Meagan Lively, Karli Shockley, Ian Shockley and Syaria Harmon, two brothers - David Shockley and wife Ann of Cordova, TN and Ralph Shockley and wife Tannya of Du Quoin, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Private family visitation will be held.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Military graveside rites will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with the Du Quoin V.F.W. Chaplain officiating.  Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy will be conducting the military graveside rite.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin, IL.

Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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