Marion-Jeremiah Cody South, 22, of Marion, died 2:46 P.M., Monday, June 13, 2005 at Herrin Hospital.
He was born July 20, 1982 in Carbondale to Jim Bo & Susan (Mattingly) South.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He was employed by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in maintenance. He was a 2001 graduate of Herrin High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. He also enjoyed spending time with his fianc and playing with his daughter.
Survivors Include:
Parents: Jim Bo & Susan South of Marion
Fiance: Tina Smith of Marion
Daughter: Shalyn Marie South of Marion
Son to be born in October 2005
Brother: David South of Marion
Step-Grandmother: Peggy Mattingly of Herrin
Uncle & Aunt: Rex & Debbie Piper of Herrin
Uncle & Aunt: Mick & Colette Martin of Goreville
Uncle & Aunt: Mike & Sheri South of Cahokia
Aunt & Uncle: Tammy & Steve Augustine of Waterloo
Uncle & Aunt: Richard & Patty Piper of Valdosta, GA.
Aunt & Uncle: Jeanette & Mike Ladd of Pittsburg
Aunt & Uncle: Terry & Larry Wallace of Missouri
Aunt: Sandy Carpenter of Herrin
Aunt & Uncle: Tonya & David Agnew of Dupo
Uncle: Leo Jr. Sonny Mattingly of Energy
Uncle & Aunt: Bill & Chris Mattingly of Herrin
Uncle & Aunt: David & Tina Mattingly of Lake of Egypt
Several Cousins also survive.
He was preceded in death by his brother: Josiah South, maternal grandparents, Leo & Betty Mattingly, paternal grandparents, John R. & Jeanette Ferguson, aunt, Frances Mattingly.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 17, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Msgr. Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Jeremiah South trust fund set his finance and his children. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.