Rex Funderburk Obituary (1919 - 2008)

Rex Funderburk, 89, of Taylorville, IL died at 2:45 am Monday, September 29, 2008 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He was born August 24, 1919 in Palmer, IL the son of Robert and Lily Logue Funderburk. On July 24, 1943 he married Daisy M. Armstrong in Taylorville, IL and she preceded him in death on June 29, 2004. Mr. Funderburk retired from Georgia Pacific as a Superintendent. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville. He was an Army veteran of World War II, member of V.F.W. Post #4495, Mound Lodge A.F. & A.M. #122 and Haselmere Order of Eastern Star #221. Surviving are his son: Kit Funderburk and wife Nancy of Fairport, NY and Tim Funderburk and wife Linda of Germantown, MD. Daughter: Bonnie Schukai and husband Jay of Springfield, IL. Six Grandchildren: Matthew Funderburk and wife Jennifer and Adam Funderburk of Fairport, NY, Brian Funderburk and Kristi Funderburk of Germantown, MD, Jeffrey Schukai and wife Melissa of Springfield, IL and Emilie Schukai of Chicago. 2 Great Grandchildren: Hunter Schukai of Springfield and Mia Funderburk of Fairport, NY. Sister: Eileen Hellyer of Taylorville. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and 4 sisters. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Anderson Cemetery, Palmer, IL with Pastor Bob Spurgin officiating. There will be no Visitation.