Gene K. Roseberry Obituary (1928

Gene K. Roseberry, 94 of Girard passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born November 13, 1928 in Danville, IL son of Ralph and Beulah (Nichols) Roseberry. He married Mary Katheryn Phillips and she preceded him in death. After his tour of duty in the United States Navy as a young man, Gene went on to have a long and successful career with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company from which he eventually retired. Everyone knew Gene to be an avid fisherman and hunter. He was often found out on his boat on Sunset Lake where he had made his home. He went on fishing excursions to Kentucky, Canada, Lake of the Ozarks and other places over the years. He looked forward to his annual trips to the timber with friends to hunt with shotgun, bow or black powder rifle every Fall. In the past, he was also a bowler and enjoyed getting together with friends and participated in bowling leagues. Gene loved his church family where he had been an active member of the Blooming Grove Christian Church in Palmyra. He enjoyed attending worship services there as well as home Bible studies, and card games and other activities with other church members. But what he enjoyed most in life was his proximity to his children who also made their home nearby on Sunset Lake. He was well respected in the community and was surrounded by both family and friends until he finally went home to be with his Lord in peace. Gene is survived by his sons Michael G. Roseberry of Girard and Dan Roseberry and wife Mary Kathleen of Girard; daughter Mary Beth Roseberry and husband Terrence Moore of Girard; step-sons Calvin Phillips and wife Denise of Littleton, IL and Markham Phillips and wife Tammy of Harker Heights, TX; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, son William David Roseberry and brother Bob Roseberry. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 13, 2023 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden with Pastor Scott Bayles officiating. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery with full Military Honors conducted by Virden American Legion Post #386. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested and may be made to Blooming Grove Christian Church or Muscular Dystrophy Association and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden who is honored to be caring for Gene's family.