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Doyle Annable
Doyle Annable, son of Alvin Lindsay Annable & Lillie Edith (Steele)
Annable, was born December 18, 1924 in Cypress, IL. He departed this
life Friday evening, January 21, 2005, at 8:20 PM at his home near
Cypress, IL. At the time of his passing, Doyle had attained the age of
80 years 1 month & 3 days.
Doyle was united in marriage to Mary Ellen (Belford) on April 29, 1944
in Karnak, IL. She preceded him in death on January 21, 1995. Doyle was
later united in marriage to Carol Joyce (nee Hacken) Pennington on March
4, 1997 in Metropolis, IL. She survives.
Other survivors include: His Children Brenda & James Anderson,
Ed & Diane Annable, and Royce & Jim McClellan all of Cypress, IL
and Paul & Diana Annable of Washington, MO; Stepchildren Steven
& Pat Pennington of McClure, IL, Dennis & Patsy Pennington of
Thebes, IL, Theresa & James Longobardi of Houston, TX, Jeffery &
Betty Pennington of McClure, and Cynthia & mark Foeste of McClure,
IL; 6 Granddaughters; 2 Grandsons; 15 Step Grandchildren; 7 Great
Grandchildren; 10 Step Great Grandchildren; 4 Sisters Ruth Brown of
Belleville, MI, Etta Mae & James Martin of Walkerton, IN, Thelma
& George Penrod of Cypress, IL, and Kathryn & Donald Riley of
Karnak, IL; a Brother Ray & Beverly Annable; and a host of
Nieces & Nephews.
In addition to his Parents & first Wife, Doyle was preceded in death
by a Sister Edith Lewis and 7 Step Grandchildren
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Doyle was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the European Theater
during World War II. He was a Purple Heart recipient and a former
Prisoner of War.
Doyle was a retired postal employee. He had served as a letter carrier
for the Cypress, IL post office. Doyle served for several years as the
coordinator for the Johnson County E.S.D.A. He was also a TIP of
Southern Illinois Hospice volunteer and an American Red Cross volunteer.
Doyle was a member of the West Eden Methodist Church, where he had
taught a mens Sunday School class and had been a Methodist Youth
volunteer.
Doyle loved the outdoors. He enjoyed raising fish, gardening,
bird watching and raising cattle. He was also a skilled craftsman and
enjoyed carpentry and woodworking.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, January 25, 2005, at 11
AM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Rev. Steve Heisner will officiate.
Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery at Cypress. A military flag
presentation ceremony will be conducted. Friends may call from 5 PM
8 PM Monday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, 1110 N.
Johnson, Marion, IL 62959
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