Herrin- Myrle Lockler, Jr., 65, of Herrin, died at 9:50 A.M., Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at his sister's home with his family gathered around him.
Myrle was born April 2, 1936 in Herrin to Myrle & Jennie (Nava) Lockler, Sr. He married Patricia Ann McPheron on February 21, 1958 in Herrin. She preceded him death on August 19, 1997.
Mr. Lockler retired as a carpenter and pipe fitter. He was of Pentecostal faith.
SURVIVORS:
Son & dtr in law- Rickie & Julie Lockler- Oswego, IL
Son & dtr in law- Michael & Cindy Lockler- Leesburg, VA
Son & dtr in law- Kevin & Hope Lockler- Huntersville, NC
Grandchildren:
Ian Ray Lockler & Darian Rhea Lockler- Huntersville, NC
Jordan Michael Lockler & Stephanie Marie Lockler- Leesburg, VA
Sister & bro in law- Marilyn & Frank Engram- Herrin
Sister & bro in law- Dolores & Paul Finney- Colp, IL
Sister & bro in law- Mary Lou & Al Bradley- Creal Springs, IL
Mother in law- Beulah McPheron
Bro in law- Rev. Donald McPheron
Bro in law- Ronald McPheron
Bro in law- Clarence McPheron
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters; Donna Yates, Gloria McNew, and Betty Ann Engram, and father in law; Clarence E. McPheron
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, February 1, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don McPheron will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of service Friday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please log on to hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com