Max Bernard "Max" Voyles, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:14 P.M., Monday, January 27, 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Max had been a Pastor for forty-six years at Faith Liberty Mission Church in Du Quoin.  He began pastoring at the age of 19.  He was a member of Faith Liberty Mission Church, No Greater Love Ministries, and Little Disciples.
He was born May 17, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of John Elmer and Olive Marie (Ray) Voyles.
He married Judith Watts on May 25, 1979 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on December 27, 2007.  He then married Mary Lou Straub Tucker on August 25, 2013 at the Church of God in Benton, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife - Mary Lou Straub Tucker-Voyles of Du Quoin, children - Larry Voyles, Amy Voyles, Vicki McDaniel, Charlie Crispin, Karen Brooks and husband Brent, Kristi Peterson, Yvonne McDonnough and husband Jerry, Rachel Voyles, Kim George, and Timothy Tucker and wife Jessica, siblings - Larry M. Voyles, Venita M. Walker, and B. Yovonnia Kames, thirty grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, daughter - Sheryl Miller, son - Darrin George, and siblings - Lorin Voyles, Ray Voyles, Carroll Voyles, and Lowell Voyles.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.