Floyd Edward "Top" "Sarge" Cash, 87, of Sesser, passed away at 12:50 A.M., Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence.
Floyd had been retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service. He served during the Korean War and Vietnam War. Floyd had also been a retired coal miner. He had earned an Associates Degree from Rend Lake College. Floyd was a soldier, farmer, hard worker and jack of all trades. He could work on anything including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanics. He loved going to auctions. Floyd was always there to lend a hand, helping his kids and grandkids especially after he retired. He was a member of White Oak Baptist Church is Scheller, IL.
He was born May 22, 1934 at Royalton, IL, the son of Floyd Edgar and Lilly (Meadows) Cash.
He married Sarah Jane Zettler on September 14, 1953 at Tamaroa, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife, five children - Sahara Sirena Weaver and husband Charlie of Sesser, Thereesa "Terri" Kirkpatrick and husband Jack of Sesser, Floyd Vimy Cash and wife Marsha of Gilbertsville, KY, Markwade Gesandtler Cash of Sesser, and Douglas "Doug" Leon Cash and wife Lisa of Du Quoin, two sisters - Lullabell Boswell and husband Marvin and Bernice Johnson, one sister-in-law - Doris Cash, nine grandchildren - Chuck Weaver, Sarah Ahrens, Terez Taylor, Jason Kirkpatrick, Zachary Cash, Derek Goodson, Kevin Goodson, Kristen Caraker, and Brayden Eaton, seventeen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters - Wanda Andrews and husband Jesse and Rosalie Henson, and two brothers - Arley Cash, Sr. and Leroy Cash.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Bob Hagerman officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery at Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America or American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.