Sefton, J.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SEFT.P001
• _FGRAVE: 212728189

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In 1967, he was graduated from Flora High School, where he received the outstanding agricultural student award. Before high school graduation, however, upon the death of his father, Phil assumed responsibility for running the family farm alongside his mother, Edna.

At age 22, on April 9, 1971, Phil married Kathy Lynn Colclasure. Over their 49 years of marriage, Phil and Kathy together built a successful farming business and cattle operation. Simultaneously, Phil and Kathy raised two hardworking children—Jeremy Sefton and Shelli Slifer—who have, in turn, given them four rambunctious and farm-minded grandchildren. In Phil’s absence, Jeremy will continue to run the family farm, now in its fourth generation, alongside Kathy, son-in-law Chris Slifer, and grandson, Thomas.

In addition to the land, Phil loved many things during his life: family, neighbors, sharing time with cherished friends, livestock, playing practical jokes, and traveling a bit through the Western US. His character can be captured in a few adjectives: hardworking, loyal, prepared, private, smart, honest, and a tad ornery.

Died:
Philip Eugene Sefton, age 71, of Xenia, passed away at home on the afternoon of Thursday, July 9, 2020, from complications of lung fibrosis, a disease often referred to as “farmer’s lung.” Just the day before, Phil had been released from the rehabilitation unit of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, following a three-week stay.

Philip married Colclasure, K.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SEFT.B001
• _FGRAVE: 23402889

Byron married Porter, Edna Mae on 6 Dec 1946. Edna (daughter of Porter, David Christian and Daugherty, Jessie Mae) was born on 12 Oct 1922 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 May 2016 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PORT.E001
• _FGRAVE: 162026121

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She attended elementary and high school in Louisville and there developed a lifelong penchant for math. Upon high school graduation, Edna went to work at the Flora Shoe Factory.

At age 24, on December 6, 1946, Edna eloped to marry Byron Sefton; on the eve of her marriage, her giggling siblings informed her father, Dave, of the reason for Edna’s absence. Edna and Byron raised three children during their twenty-year marriage. When Byron died in 1966, Edna continued to run the family farm alongside her son, Phil.

During her long life, Edna found pleasure in many pastimes—scratch cooking, eating, reading, puzzling, gardening, watching sports, debating politics, traveling, talking, and babysitting her grandkids. She was first baptized and taught Sunday school at Red Brush Christian Church, later became a long-term member of Bethel Christian Church, and—in more recent years—enjoyed church services at her assisted living facility. A tough cookie, Edna persevered through migraines, high blood pressure, elderly onset leukemia, diverticulitis, arthritis, numerous falls, and the use of the wheelchair she dubbed “The Chariot.”

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• Reference Number: COLC.P001
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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He worked for Pure Oil Company for 15 years and the city of Flora. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Flora.

Paul married Montoney, Dorothy Helen on 23 Sep 1947 in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky. Dorothy (daughter of Montoney, Clyde and Conley, Ruby M.) was born on 2 Aug 1921 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Jan 2012 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Feb 2012 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MONT.D001
• Funeral: 2 Feb 2012, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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During her life she worked at Flora International Shoe, the Glove Factory in Effingham, and retired after working in housekeeping at Clay County Hospital in Flora. She was an active member of the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary and a dedicated member of the Flora First Baptist Church.

Dorothy loved being outside tending to her rose garden and other flowers and her grandchildren will always remember her for her decorated sugar cookies.

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• Reference Number: PORT.D005

David + Daugherty, Jessie Mae. Jessie was born in 1891; died in 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: DAUG.J004

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• Reference Number: COLC.C005

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NOTES from Ron Hodel:WWI Registration -
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Clarence + Lewis, Viola M.. Viola was born on 14 Aug 1897 in Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1964; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LEWI.V001

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• Reference Number: MONT.C001
• Military Service: World War I, Private, United States Army

Clyde + Conley, Ruby M.. Ruby was born on 22 Feb 1897 in Illinois; died on 25 Jan 1988 in Illinois; was buried in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CONL.R002