Highsmith, C.W.

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• Reference Number: HIGH.J002
• _FGRAVE: 206347340
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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JR (often affectionately called “Fat Boy” by his friends) moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina to work in construction and help rebuild some of the large beautiful homes in the city. He later became trained for a position in oil testing for SGS Laboratories. JR looked forward to being with his family for cookouts, planning crawfish boils, and especially opportunities to share in family meals including Mary Lou’s lasagna or an apple pie that Phyllis baked. He enjoyed rock hunting and mushroom hunting, and opportunities to sing karaoke.

Died:
Jerry "JR" Highsmith Jr., age 50, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, January 17, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Jerry married MOATS, S.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HIGH.J001
• _FGRAVE: 64508106

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He was a past oilfield worker and retired from International Paper in Lincoln and was of the Christian faith. Jerry enjoyed fishing, antiques, old cars and toys.

Jerry married McCracken, M.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MOAT.T001
• Funeral: 8 Dec 2022, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Terry William Moats, age 69, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, December 2, 2022, at his home.

He was born January 21, 1953, in Flora, the son of Paul William and Dora Mae (Burnham) Moats. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Duffina on November 11, 1972, at the Xenia Methodist Church and together they have shared 50 wedding anniversaries.

Terry worked at Jenmar in Flora until it closed and later worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting, hogging, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Moats of Rinard; children: Christopher Moats of Rinard, Stacy Highsmith of Rinard, Michael (Cherish) Moats of Zachary, Louisiana, and Ellen (Marvin) Lister of Cisne; 10 grandchildren: Dylan (Relynn) Moats, Ashley Moats, Jenna Moats, Megan Harvel, Brittany Highsmith, Cole Highsmith, Skylor (Lacy) Lister, Leslie (Kenny) Drake, Angie (Adam) Young, and Matthew Lister; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers: Russ (Laura) Moats of Flora, Randy Moats of Louisville, Everette (Pam) Bissey of Cisne, Jason (Ashley) Bissey of Xenia, Terry Bissey of Clay City, Jerry (Donna) Beachner of Independence, Missouri, and Doug Beachner of Independence, Missouri; sisters: Linda (Steve) York of Independence, Missouri, Paula Griffith of Arthur, Tina Stanley of Louisville, Mindy (Rick) Green of Flora, Paula (Terry) Young of Flora, Cindy (Alan) Hefter of Independence, Missouri, and Sam (Kenny) Sanders of Olney; a brother-in-law: Dwight (Linda) Duffina; 2 sisters-in-law: Betty (Ron) Tolliver of Olney, and Janet Duffina of Fairfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved dog: Bullseye.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Iva Louise Moats; birth mother and stepfather: Dora Mae and Sherman Beachner; 2 brothers: Curt Moats and Dale Ray Bissey; brother-in-law: Don Griffith; sister-in-law: Tabby Bissey; and a son-in-law: Jerry Highsmith Jr.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Terry married Duffina, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.C091

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• Reference Number: MOAT.P001

Paul married Burnun, Dora May. Dora died before 2 Dec 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BURN.D001