Charles "Chalk" Courtway,75, of Henry, died on December 29, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare in Henry. Born on January 3, 1943 in Richwoods MO to the late Ray and Rena Boyer Courtway, He married Neva Easton on March 12, 1966. Chalk served in the army then came home and became a machinist at Caterpillar for over 30 years where he was also a member of UAW local 974. He loved working on cars, fishing, and hunting, even the elusive Morell.
Chalk is survived by his wife Neva; stepmother Pearl Courtway of MO; sons David (Monica), Doug, and Timothy (Mindy) all of Henry; siblings Norman Kane of AR, Floyd (Kay) of Spring Bay, Lester (Sandy) of Sparland, Rob (Karen) of Spring Bay Jerry (Patti) of Victoria, Bert (Connie) of Spring Bay, Rebecca (Brian) Mulvaney of Norwood, Mike (Donna) of Toulon, Annea Courtway of MO; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3 at 6:30 PM at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon with Bob Murphy officiating. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 before the service. Burial will be in the Henry cemetery at a later date and memorial contributions can be made to the heartland activity fund. Online condolences can be left at Lenz Memorial Home.com
Visitation
JAN
3.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (CST)
Lenz Memorial Home
823 Fifth Street
Lacon, IL 61540
Funeral Service
JAN
3.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CST)
Lenz Memorial Home
823 Fifth Street
Lacon, IL 61540
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