Greg Gene Showalter, 68, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:05 P.M., Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the St. Louis University Hospital.
Greg had been General Manager for WDQN Radio beginning in 1973. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin. Greg was a member of the Du Quoin Elks Lodge and Sons of the American Legion. He was also a board member of the Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce.
He was born March 10, 1952 at Mt. Carmel, IL, the son of Gene R. and Marianne (Lankford) Showalter.
He married Ruth Ann Erwin on April 22, 1972 at the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two daughters - Michelle Denny and husband David of Columbia, IL and Brooke Robnett and husband Mark of Bristow, VA, his mother - Marianne Showalter of Du Quoin, seven grandchildren - William Denny, Samuel Denny, Caroline Denny, Gabrielle Denny, Gavin Robnett, Laila Robnett, and London Robnett, one sister - Debbie Hill and husband Cha of Du Quoin and one brother - Gordon Showalter of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother - Gary Showalter.
Private family services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with David Denny officiating.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.