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Nail, Kenneth Eugene "Kenny"

Nail, Kenneth Eugene "Kenny"

Male 1941 - 2023  (82 years)


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  • Name Nail, Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" 
    Kenneth 'Kenny' Nail (1941-2023)
    Kenneth "Kenny" Nail (1941-2023)
    Birth 25 Sep 1941  Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number NAIL.K001 
    _FGRAVE 262517332 
    Funeral 27 Dec 2023 (82 years)  Irwin ChapelGranite City, Madison County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Military Service United States Army  [1
    Death 22 Dec 2023  Pontoon Beach, Madison County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial 27 Dec 2023  Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I54473  Carl Wayne Gray Research
    Last Modified 22 Aug 2024 

    Father Nail, Richard P.,   b. 6 Feb 1911, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 2002 (Age 91 years) 
    Mother George, Helen N.,   b. 19 Oct 1919, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jul 1997 (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F12941  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Slagley, M. 
    Children 
    +1. Nail, H.
    +2. Nail, H.
    Family ID F19767  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 25 Sep 1941 - Flora, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 22 Dec 2023 - Pontoon Beach, Madison County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral - 27 Dec 2023 - Irwin ChapelGranite City, Madison County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 27 Dec 2023 - Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Nail, age 82, of Pontoon Beach, IL, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home. Kenny was born on September 25, 1941 in Flora, IL, a son of the late Richard and Helen (George) Nail.



      Kenny was a United States Army veteran who proudly served his country with honor. On May 5, 1967, Kenny married Mary Slagley, the love of his life at the Methodist Church in Louisville, IL. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Granite City, IL, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Kenny was also a member of the ROMEO Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Kenny retired as a parts manager from Erb Equipment in Mitchell, IL, after forty-six years of dedicated service. He enjoyed going fishing and spoiling his grandchildren. Kenny will be remembered as a devoted family man who never met a stranger. He loved life, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.



      In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Nail.



      Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Mary Nail of Pontoon Beach, IL; dear children, Heather Towell of Morton, IL and Holly (Martin) Clark of Granite City, IL; proud grandfather to Abigail Towell of Morton, IL and Aaron Clark of Granite City, IL; extended family and many wonderful friends.



      In celebration of his life, a visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, with Pastor Daniel Wilson officiating. Private family interment will be held at Orchard Hill Cemetery in Louisville, IL.



      Memorial donations may be given to Grace Baptist Church. Donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel.

  • Sources 
    1. [S15764] Irwin Chapel, Granite City, Illinois, Obituary, Nail, Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene, 82, (https://www.irwinchapel.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Kenny-Eugene-Nail?obId=30187621#/obituaryInfo), none. (Reliability: 2).