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Phillip
E. Crum
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[November 21, 2019]
QUINCY —
Phillip E. Crum, 87, of Quincy, formerly of Macomb, passed away at
6:58 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Blessing Hospital. He
was born on September 16, 1932 in Prairie City, to Madeline Crum and
Patrick Newell.
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Visitation:
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20,
2019 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home
Service:
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 20th at the funeral
home
Funeral home:
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, 771 North Crafford
Street,
Bushnell
Obituary
Phillip E. Crum, 87, of Quincy,
formerly of Macomb, passed away at 6:58 a.m. on
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Blessing Hospital. He
was born on September 16, 1932 in Prairie City, to
Madeline Crum and Patrick Newell.
He is survived by one daughter, Sharon L. Karber
(Jerry) of Blaine, WA; one half-brother, Richard
(Dick) Spencer; three grandchildren Joshua (Carol)
Karber, Christopher (Kataya) Karber and Shari
(fiancé Alex Nephew) and eight great grandchildren.
He also has 16 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three
brothers (Jim, Allen, Michael), and two sisters
(Ann, Elizabeth).
Phil was a proud Veteran of the Navy having served
our country for 21 years as a Mineman and Second
Class Diver, and retiring as a First Class Petty
Officer. His last reenlistment occurred while
serving onboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway
(CV-41). He spoke proudly of his service and that of
his great nephew, Spencer, who currently serves in
the Navy.
Phil made friends wherever he was, and he was always
loyal to his family. After retiring from the Navy,
he took a job as an over the road truck driver. Phil
knew every major route and was always willing to
provide detailed directions on the best route for
people to drive. After retiring a second time, he
drove a school bus for Macomb schools.
A loyal Cubs fan, he wore his hat with pride around
all of the Cardinal fans after he moved to the
Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Phil enjoyed the
regular visits of his nephews, Lon Henderson of
Danville and Robert Henderson of Lincoln while
living at the Illinois Veterans Home. He was always
pleased when he received a package of salmon jerky
from his daughter, Sharon and always asked his
nephews before they came to visit if they would stop
and pick up apple fritters and chocolate covered
peanuts from the local Casey’s. |
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The family is appreciative of the excellent
care that he received while residing at the Illinois
Veteran’s Home and especially the staff of the Markword
Unit.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial service will
be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, where visitation will be one
hour prior to the service. Rev. Robert Henderson will
officiate. Burial of ashes will be held privately in the
Good Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Bushnell VFW Post 1422,
Illinois Veterans Home, or to Wreaths Across America. Please
sign the guestbook and leave condolences at
www.martinhollisfh.com |