Murlyn LeeRoy Pfeaster, 76, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:44 A.M., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Murlyn had been an electrician for the coal mines.  He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1967 until 1969.  He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.  Murlyn was a member of UMWA.  He was an avid hunter, beagle breeder and a member of Okavalley Hunting Club.  Murlyn was also a member of NRA.
He was born January 1, 1948 in Oskaloosa, IA, the son of Murl and Maxine (Blake) Pfeaster.
He married Sherry Fann on December 27, 1969 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one daughter - Susan Davis and husband Alan of Du Quoin, one son - Mark Pfeaster of Du Quoin, seven grandchildren - Nathan Lee and wife Amy of Du Quoin, Matthew Lee and wife Bekah of Creal Springs, Mychal Pfeaster and wife Mary Gail of Pinckneyville, Dalton Pfeaster of Tamaroa, Hunter Bathon of Tamaroa, Emily Pfeaster of Du Quoin, and Chase Pfeaster of Du Quoin, two great grandchildren - Logan Lee and Camden Lee, one brother - Marlyn Pfeaster and wife Judy of Dowell, several nieces and nephews, and special friends - Robert Bathon and wife Mary of Tamaroa and Amy Harris of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister - Murleena Lively, and one nephew - Bryan Lively.
Funeral services will be at Noon, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.