Arthur A. Jewell's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Arthur A. Jewell, age 62 of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Visitation will close with Masonic Services conducted by Edgar Lodge #823 of Decatur, Illinois, formerly the Masonic Lodge of Hume. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that memorial gifts in Art's honor be made to the MSA Coalition (Multiple System Atrophy Research Fund) or to the Fox Ridge Foundation. Gifts may be left during the visitation or service or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Art was born November 14, 1953 in Charleston, IL to the late Max & Dolly (Wiseman) Jewell. He married Iris Temple October 3, 1981 in Charleston. Survivors include Iris, his loving wife of thirty-four plus years; two daughters, Michelle D. Eubank and her husband Eddie of Charleston and Christy Henson and her husband Matthew of Arcola; three grandchildren, Jordan Eubank and Trevor Eubank, both of Charleston and Jayden Henson-Stice of Arcola. Many regular visitors to Fox Ridge State Park will remember Art where he served as a Ranger under the auspices of the Department of Natural Resources. Fox Ridge was his second home, one that fostered his love for nature and wildlife. His passion for animals resulted in bird watching and maintaining a journal covering the wide range of wildlife he encountered. Another hobby led him to his recognition of being an accomplished woodworker. He was a long time Mason and member of the Charleston Jaycees. Of his many interests, first and foremost was his love for and devotion to his family, including his two dogs, Punkin and Murphy. Remembering Art will be an easy and wonderful experience - his laughter, humor and kindness endeared him to his many friends and everyone he met - he never met a stranger.Click to view Art's memorial video. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Funeral Service Friday, April 29, 2016 10:00 AM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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