Eddie Mapps

Eddie Mapps, 78, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 12:53 a.m. at Herrin Rehab. Eddie was born February 27, 1935 in Little Dixie, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Hooper) Mapps.  He married Florence Marie Stewart on May 24, 1956 in Franklin Park, Illinois and together they shared over fifty-six years of marriage until her death on February 11, 2013. He operated Mapps Tree Trimming for over 40 years. Survivors include his; Three sons: Ronald Mapps and wife Janet of Albion Mark Mapps and wife Cindy of Marion David Mapps Five Grandchildren Three Great Grandchildren Sisters – Alice, Geraldine, Ann and Lucy Brothers – Johnny, Jimmy, Phillip and Willie He was preceded in death by his Parents, and wife Florence. A memorial service will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.