Edward B. Haught

Herrin- Edward B. Haught, 86, of Herrin, died at 11:36 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Union County Hospital in Anna. Edward was born on April 15, 1918 in Parma, MO to William Elwood & Ada (Freels) Haught. He married Wilma Summers on July 25, 1938 in St. Charles, MO. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2000. Mr. Haught was a World War II Veteran, having served his country in the US Army while stationed in the Philippines. He retired as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters. SURVIVORS: Daughter & son in law- Marilyn & Larry Grounds- Herrin Daughter & son in law- Beverly & Alan Richardson- Herrin Son & daughter in law- Ralph & Gayla Haught- St. Louis, MO Son & daughter in law- Curtis & Sandra Haught- Herrin Daughter & son in law- Lisa & Bill Carnaghi- Energy Seven Grandchildren: Darin & Rachel Richardson- Carmel, IN Scott & Angela Richardson- Noblesville, IN Samantha & Bryon Grammer- San Diego, Ca John & Amanda Haught- Herrin Chris & Crystal Haught- Herrin Edward Cody Haught- Herrin Glenna Haught- St. Louis, MO Seven Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sons; Douglas Earl Haught & Paul Haught, one brother; Earl Haught, and two sisters; Pauline Wilson & Irene Russell. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Rev. Marvin Richardson will officiate. The Herrin American Legion & VFW Posts will perform military rites at graveside. Visitation will be from 11 until 12:30 PM, on Tuesday at Johnson- Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Illinois Veterans Home at Anna c/o 792 North Main Street, Anna, Illinois 62906, in memory of Edward Haught. Donations will be accepted at both the funeral home and cemetery. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.