Charles Donald Sartin

CHARLES DONALD SARTIN Lake of Egypt Charles Donald Sartin, 70, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 10:40 P.M. in the VA Medical Center in Marion. Charles was born October 06, 1932 to Roy and Pauline (Brimm) Sartin in Woodlawn, Illinois. He married Joyce (Mullinax) Sartin on February 20, 1954 in Mt. Vernon and she survives. Charles was a retired crane operator at Granite City Steel. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Goreville. Charles was a veteran of the Korean War and was twice awarded the Bronze Star, also received the Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a member of the American Legion, and a life member VFW Post #1301. Charles was an avid Cubs fan, avid Marion Wildcat baseball fan, and was honorary letterman of the class of 96 baseball. Survivors include: Three sons and daughter-in-laws Charles Michael & Monica Sartin of Marion David & Cynthia Sartin of McNabb, Illinois Todd & Mary Sartin of Marion One Daughter Cheryl Hart of Marion Twelve Grandchildren Jacob Sartin of San Diego, California Kristin & Marcus Martinez of Lincoln, Illinois Lyndsey Sartin of Marion Sarah & Ryan Williams of Marion Ben Hart of Marion Rich Hart of Marion Zach Hart of Marion Megan Sartin of McNabb, Illinois Dylan Sartin of McNabb, Illinois Kyle Sartin of McNabb, Illinois William Sartin of McNabb, Illinois Jared Smith of Tennessee One Brother Roy Alexander Sartin of Florida Several nieces and nephews Preceded by: Parents, 1 brother James Sartin and Grandparents Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2003 at 2:00 P.M at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Mullinax and Jack Mullinax officiating. Burial will follow in County Line Cemetery with graveside military rites by V.F.W. Post #1301. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the guest register visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com