Joe Veach's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Joseph Glenn Veach, age 42 of rural Lerna, IL, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2015 in the comforting and loving presence of his family. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Graveside Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Mound Cemetery in Charleston with Pastors Doug Staley and Ray Blair officiating. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to his family in care of Dina Veach. Gifts may be left during the visitation or graveside service, or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Joe was born on April 9, 1973 in Charleston, IL, a son of Jack and Sue (Miller) Veach. He married Dina LeMay on October 15, 2011 on a beautiful Fall day at Fox Ridge State Park and they have shared nearly 4 years of marriage and an even longer friendship. In addition to his loving wife Dina, he is survived by a son, Jeffrey LeMay of rural Lerna; his parents, Jack and Sue Veach of rural Charleston; a brother, Alexander Veach and wife Rae of Hendersonville, TN; his grandfather, Harold Joseph Mattes and wife Pat of Mattoon; two nephews, Waylon Veach and Anthony Seiffert-LeMay; a niece, Allison Veach; his mother-in-law, Mary LeMay of Hidalgo, IL; a brother-in-law, Jackie LeMay and wife Amy of Belleville, IL; and several aunts, uncles and cousins including a special cousin, Rick Veach and wife Jennifer and their family of rural Charleston. He was preceded by his grandparents, Glenn and Maxine Veach, Elsie Lee Mattes and Marie Holm; an uncle, Larry Veach; two aunts; and his father-in-law, Jack LeMay. Joe was a 1992 graduate of Charleston High School and was employed as a machinist with Agri-Fab in Sullivan, IL for more than 17 years. He and Dina attended church at the Falmouth Christian Church. Joe enjoyed being outdoors and loved to deer hunt, attend car shows, and tend to his garden which contained such items as sunflowers, pumpkins, and tomatoes. He also enjoyed off-roading with family and friends or relaxing while strumming a tune on his guitar. Halloween was one of Joe's favorite times of the year - the costumes, the kids trick-or-treating, the decorating, or whatever else - he enjoyed it all. Joe was a wonderful and loving son, husband, father and brother who will be missed and affectionately remembered by all his family and his many friends.Click to view Joe's memorial video.
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