Gary D. Havener

Mar 19th, 1959 - Apr 11th, 2016

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, Apr. 14th, 2016 5 - 8 pm

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Fri, Apr. 15th, 2016 1 pm

Burial:

Coal Bank Springs Cemetery

Fri, Apr. 15th, 2016

Gary D. Havener, 57, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:37 am at his home.

Gary was born March 19, 1959 in Kankakee the son of Dale Havener and Marjorie (Richey) Williams. He married Marcella Black on September 27, 1980 in Marion and together they have shared over 35 years of marriage, she survives in Crab Orchard.

He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the NRA and Modern Woodmen. Gary loved working on computers, reminiscing of the times he worked for Chester & Maribel Turner (and family) and family meals at his mothers’ house. His grandkids were the apple of his eye.

Survivors include his;

Wife – Marcella Havener of Crab Orchard

Son – Joseph Allen Dean “J.A.D.” Havener and wife Jodi of Herculaneum, Missouri

Four grandchildren;

Graycie Havener

Gabriel Havener

Elsie Havener

Alayna Havener

Two sisters;

Genea Allred and husband Scottie of Spotsylvania, Virginia

Wanda Karnes of West Frankfort

Brother – Steve Dwyer and wife Robbie of Crab Orchard

Mother-in-law – Elsie Black of Marion

Brother-in-law – Ronnie Black and wife Kim of Marion

Two step-brothers;

Michael Tyrone Williams of Pittsburg

Matthew Williams and wife Ashley of Marion

Step-sister – Marcy Hammonds and husband of Marion

Step Dad that raised him – Eugene Dwyer and wife Louise of Crab Orchard

Preceded by Parents, Brother – Glenn Havener, Step Dad – Joe W. Williams and Father-in-law – Bobby Black.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 15, 2016 at 1 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Cutsinger and Rev. Bobby Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 – 8 pm at the funeral home.




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37 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Kim Mulholland

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 12, 2016

    Marcella, I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family that God gives you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time.

  • Guest: Russell & Kim Moore

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 12, 2016

    Marcella and Joseph and Jodi, we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. If you need anything at all or if there is anything that we can do, please let us know.

  • Guest: Ralph & Alice Moore

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 12, 2016

    Sorry for your loss Marcella. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything just let me know.

  • Guest: Angie Powers-West

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 12, 2016

    Marcella, I’m sorry to hear of Gary’s passing . Praying for peace, comfort, and strength for you and your family at this most difficult time.

  • Guest: fred parkhill

    From: west frankfort, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    I will miss you in this world gary but I will look forward to seeing you in heaven. God put you here and I feel blessed to have known you. I will never forget the college days and how you would help anybody who asked. God will certainly have a place for you to help him. When my time comes to go to heaven I know without a doubt you will be there to greet me. To marcella and family prayers will be said for you all. May god bless you all and hold you safe

  • Guest: Christy Shackleford

    From: Marion, Kentucky

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella,JAD, Steve, and family
    I am sorry that you must travel this road now. KNOW that the Lord Jesus is walking with you. My prayers and love are sent to you.

  • Guest: Cheryl (Blumenstock) Milburn

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    I was so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I remember him from high school, and through the years as part of Robbie’s extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you comfort as only He can. May Gary’s legacy live on through his children and grandchildren.

  • Guest: Davy Bundren

    From: Hardy, Arkansas

    Date: April 13, 2016

    I am truly sorry Marcella to hear this. Gary will be missed.. He and I were best of friends growing up in school. Even tho the years and life has seperated us, I still have thought about him a lot..
    “Ape” as we used to call him was a good friend and we had many good times in school.
    Prayers go out for you and your family..

  • Guest: Jennifer and Steve Chandler

    From: Johnston City, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Wanda, we are so sorry for your loss.

  • Guest: Stacy Cooper Lintzenich

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, So very sorry to read about Gary’s death. Praying that God will comfort you and give you strength both now and in the days ahead.

  • Guest: Debra O’Neil Nelson

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, Saw this sad news posted on Facebook via MarionClassof81…may God give the entire family the strength to deal with everything in this very difficult time, and may He grace you with that peace that passes all understanding. It hurts and we sorrow, but we must remember that we sorrow not as those without hope. My prayers are with you.

  • Guest: Melody Powell Rindfuss

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. May Jesus supply strength in your weakness, comfort in your grief and peace that passes understanding. This life is but a vapor….but we have a blessed hope and I pray that assurance brings you comfort during this difficult time.

  • Guest: Beth Hamlett

    From: Boulder, Montana

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Sorry for your loss

  • Guest: Melinda Deaton

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    I am so very sorry Marcella. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. God bless.

  • Guest: Carol Stone-Barrett

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Havener family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time.

  • Guest: Joe & Shelley Zeigler

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, JAD and Family, we are grieved to hear of Gary’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. God bless, keep and comfort you all.

  • Guest: Laurie Kindred Christ

    From: Tucson, Arizona

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you always and b help you through this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.

  • Guest: Maria Barnwell Hafford

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, please accept my sympathy for the loss of dear Gary. I am praying for you and your family. Please take care.

  • Guest: Mary Smith

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella,

    I’m sorry to hear about Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.

  • Guest: Kimberly Smith Mayers

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

  • Guest: Dana Kinsey

    From: Paducah, Kentucky

    Date: April 13, 2016

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your family.

  • Guest: Brenda Davis Nutter

    From: Palestine , Texas

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Steve and Robbie sorry to hear about Gary will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers

  • Guest: Jack and Darla Casey

    From: Manteno, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella and JAD,
    I am so sorry for the loss of Gary. I know Jack has so many wonderful memories of his cousin. I still remember my first meeting with Gary and Glenn. It was my first trip to meet the family in Southern Illinois, and I think I was 14 at the time. There are not to many that have stayed together as long as Gary and you, and Jack and I. We are the lucky ones.
    God bless you all, and may God help to keep your memories close. Love Jack and Darla Casey

  • Guest: Lisa (Sager) Weaver

    From: Marion , Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Sorry for your loss and prayers for you and your family.

  • Guest: Steve Lerch

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Sorry for your loss . Praying for you and your family.

  • Guest: Denise Couty

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    So very sorry for your loss .. Prayers !

  • Guest: Tammy Adams

    From: Belleville, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, I was so sorry to hear of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Guest: Susan Maxwell

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, I am so sorry! You are in my prayers!

  • Guest: Tom & Beth Murphy

    From: Creal Springs , Illinois

    Date: April 13, 2016

    Marcella, so sorry for your lose. I remember when the two of you were dating. Seems like yesterday. Always know you and your family are in our prayers.

  • Guest: David and Teresa Bloodworth

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 14, 2016

    Marcella, David and I are praying for you. We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead. You are a special person, please let us know if we can help you in any way.

  • Guest: Gina Miller-Kelley

    From: Marion , Illinois

    Date: April 15, 2016

    Marcella, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers,,God bless you all.

  • Guest: Jeff Slater

    From: Chesterfield, Michigan

    Date: April 15, 2016

    So Sorry for your loss Marcella, You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Guest: John & Amy Sanders

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 15, 2016

    Marcella,

    We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband. We know he was the love of your life and that your marriage was strong and loving.

    May God provide you with the strength, understanding and comfort that you need.

    As always, we wish you the very, very best.

  • Guest: Dorcas miller

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 17, 2016

    So sorry for your loss

  • Guest: Steve Rhodes

    From: Carterville, , Illinois

    Date: April 19, 2016

    Prayers of Healing & Support for the family & us suffering his loss with you all.

  • Guest: SANDY DAHMER

    From: MARION, Illinois

    Date: April 21, 2016

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU AND JAD AND GARY . MY BEST TO EVERYONE AND TO JAD AND JODIE AND HIS FAMILY I MISS YOU JAD YOU GUYS ARE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS CALL ME ANY TIME IF YOU WANT TO TALK MARCELLA LOVE YOU ALL…. SANDY

  • Guest: TERESA FORBES

    From: HERRIN, Illinois

    Date: April 22, 2016

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MARCELLA MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY