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Service:
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral home:
Blue Funeral Home, Marion
Obituary
August 20, 1943 - November 27, 2020
Jonnie J. Eckert, 77, of Lincoln, passed away on
Friday, November 27, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Jonnie was born in Lincoln on August 20, 1943, the
son of Charles and Lucille Eckert. He married Carol
Bernard on July 3, 1965 in New Bern, NC. She
survives of Marion.
Jonnie was a retired telephone supervisor. He
started off as a Lineman in New Bern, NC, then got a
job in Lincoln. Jonnie was then promoted to a
supervisor position in Marion. He also served in the
U.S. Marines for four years.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; sons, Charles B.
Eckert and Michael J. (Amy) Eckert both of Marion;
grandchildren, Kayla (Scott) Wade of Marion, Mallory
(Jon) Burnham of Marion, Carrie (Lucas) Robinson of
Japan and Joe and Nathaniel Eckert of Marion. Also
surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Alia, Ella
and Reed Wade, Grayson and Maddox Burnham, Hayden
Eckert and Kelsey Robinson. One brother, Charles
Eckert and sisters, Sherry Carder and Diane Sheley.
Jonnie's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial
service will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral
Home in Marion is assisting the family with
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