Gary F. Jatho, Sr., 80, of Vergennes, passed away at 5:40 P.M., Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence.
Gary had worked for IC Railroad, ICG Railroad, and Canadian National Railroad with track maintenance. Gary was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Murphysboro.
He was born August 7, 1941 at Vergennes, IL, the son of N.F. and Kathleen (Creekpaum) Jatho.
He married Deena R. Perrin on January 21, 1961 in St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death on August 10, 2017. He then married Priscilla Sue Wisely on May 12, 2018 in Benton, IL and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2021.
He is survived by his children - Denise Jatho of Peoria, Gary F. Jatho, Jr. of Vergennes, and Kristi Mathias of West Frankfort, step children - Laura Smith of Benton and Ronald Cross, Jr. of Sesser, grandchildren - Shelby Jatho, Tommy Mathias, and Gretchen Mathias, step grandchildren - Breauna Neikes and Tony, Erin Casey and Charley, and Jordan Cross, one great grandchild, three step great grandchildren, and sister - Linda Jatho of Carbondale.
He was preceded in death by his parents and both wives.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Chester Wisely officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday 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 Pleasant Grove Memorial Park at Murphysboro, IL.