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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Paul "P.J." Cearlock
Paul "P.J."
Cearlock
May 30, 1922 — Nov 30, 2015
Englewood
Paul "P.J." Cearlock's Obituary
DATLINE: MOWEAQUA
Paul "P.J." Cearlock,93 of Englewood, FL, formerly of Moweaqua, IL, passed away November 30, 2015 in Englewood, FL.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2015 in Englewood United Methodist Church, Englewood, FL. A memorial service and burial in Westside Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL, will follow May 30, 2016 with Military Rites. Memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church or First United Methodist Church of Moweaqua.
P.J. was born May 30, 1922 in Millersville, IL, the son of Clifford and Rita (Wilson) Cearlock. He married Betty Howard July 27, 1942, in Missouri. She survives.
P.J. was awarded the Bronze Star while serving as a tank commander in the U. S. Army 14th Armored Division, known as "the Liberators," in World War II (1942 – 1945) where he saw action along the French-Italian border. He was very patriotic and always held his country in the highest esteem. After discharge, he became active in the 14th Armored Division Association and served as President of the national association.
He lived out most of his adult life in Moweaqua, IL where he owned a paint and body shop. Service to his community was very important, and he showed it in many ways: Commander of the American Legion Post #370; a member of the City Council; a volunteer fireman and officer of the Moweaqua Fire District as well as President; and President of the Macon County Fire Protection District.
P.J. was a man who lived his faith. He was active in the Moweaqua United Methodist Church serving on the board and doing whatever was asked of him. His service continued at the Englewood United Methodist Church when he and Betty moved to Englewood. He was an active member of the Methodist Men's Prayer Group until his health kept him from participation.
Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Betty; daughter, Lu (Alan) Adamson of Englewood, FL; son, Jim (Joann) Cearlock of Fraser, MI; grandsons: Luke Pistorius of San Diego, CA and Brian Cearlock of Fraser, MI; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Mildred Anderson of Mesa, AZ.
Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com.
Paul "P.J." Cearlock,93 of Englewood, FL, formerly of Moweaqua, IL, passed away November 30, 2015 in Englewood, FL.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2015 in Englewood United Methodist Church, Englewood, FL. A memorial service and burial in Westside Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL, will follow May 30, 2016 with Military Rites. Memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church or First United Methodist Church of Moweaqua.
P.J. was born May 30, 1922 in Millersville, IL, the son of Clifford and Rita (Wilson) Cearlock. He married Betty Howard July 27, 1942, in Missouri. She survives.
P.J. was awarded the Bronze Star while serving as a tank commander in the U. S. Army 14th Armored Division, known as "the Liberators," in World War II (1942 – 1945) where he saw action along the French-Italian border. He was very patriotic and always held his country in the highest esteem. After discharge, he became active in the 14th Armored Division Association and served as President of the national association.
He lived out most of his adult life in Moweaqua, IL where he owned a paint and body shop. Service to his community was very important, and he showed it in many ways: Commander of the American Legion Post #370; a member of the City Council; a volunteer fireman and officer of the Moweaqua Fire District as well as President; and President of the Macon County Fire Protection District.
P.J. was a man who lived his faith. He was active in the Moweaqua United Methodist Church serving on the board and doing whatever was asked of him. His service continued at the Englewood United Methodist Church when he and Betty moved to Englewood. He was an active member of the Methodist Men's Prayer Group until his health kept him from participation.
Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Betty; daughter, Lu (Alan) Adamson of Englewood, FL; son, Jim (Joann) Cearlock of Fraser, MI; grandsons: Luke Pistorius of San Diego, CA and Brian Cearlock of Fraser, MI; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Mildred Anderson of Mesa, AZ.
Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com.
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