JERRY EDWARD McCANN, 78, of Benton passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Jefferson County, IL on February 23, 1944, the son of Homer Russell & Alma Iva (Johnson) McCann.
He married Mary Ann Hughes on February 8, 1964.
Mr. McCann was a 50 year member of the Benton American Legion and Benton Elks, he was a 49 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Benton Eagles, and the Bocce Ball Club of Benton.
Mr. McCann worked for 58 years as a HVAC contractor employee, then became owner of Reed Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Benton.
Mr. McCann served his country as a member of the Illinois National Guard.
Mr. McCann is survived by his:
Wife: Mary Ann McCann
Sister: Ruth Ella Montgomery Endsley (Ed)
Nieces & Nephews: Sherry (Ken) Lee, Chuck (Debbie) Webb, Linda (Clay) Holman, Charlotte (Darrell) Brown, Carolyn (Rod) Zettler, Brenda (Rick) Witcher, Susan (Bill) Pearce, Russell (Gina) McCann, Pam (Frank) Tomer, Becky (Mike) Reed, Mark (Valarie) Montgomery, Robbie (Chip) Steckenrider
Several great & great-great nieces & nephews
Cousins: Bill Tucker (Belinda), William Tucker, Tom (Deiadre) Tucker, Mary Ruth Hudson, Margaret Schlumper, John Tucker (Mandy), Cynthia (Stephen) Braatz
And other special cousins
Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his Parents, by his Mother-in-law & Father-in-law: Ruth & Ray Hughes, by his Siblings: Wastina (Byford) Campbell, Freda (Charles) Webb, Junior (Peggy) McCann and Carl (Mary) McCann.
Graveside Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. TUESDAY, October 11th at the Williams Chapel Cemetery in Ewing, with Dr. Robert Mark Montgomery officiating. There will be No Visitation, those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital or to SSM Health at Home Hospice of Good Samaritan Hospital.
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