Coble, Roscoe Robert

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• Reference Number: COBL.R002

Family/Spouse: Souder, Ella D.. Ella was born in 1902 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: COBL.L001
• _FGRAVE: 62845713
• Military Service: World War II, United States Army

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Loren G. Coble, 86, of Flora, IL died at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora.

Mr. Coble was born February 18, 1924 in Rantoul, IL, the son of Roscoe and Ella (Souder) Coble.

He grew up on a small farm on the banks of the Little Wabash River in Clay County, IL where he attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from the eighth grade. It seems the school was miles from the farm, up hill both ways and normally in deep snow.

Mr. Coble worked in the oil field in Texas and Louisiana before entering the Army and serving in Europe during WWII. His primary duties were as a motorcycle mounted MP and included escort work for General Eisenhower and operations in France. Before leaving for Europe he married Juanita Pittman on February 23, 1943 in Flora, IL. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Mr. Coble began a long career in the auto parts business in Flora, including work at the Chevrolet dealership, Eaton's Auto Parts and Lincoln Parts. After retirement, Mr. Coble worked part time at Halliburton and the Flora Medical Center, and also volunteered as a bus driver for cancer patients.

He was member of the First Christian Church where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. He served over 20 years in leadership positions in the Boy Scouts of America where his natural rapport with young people and his lead by example style was a perfect fit. Loren Coble was a devoted father and grandfather, who always had a story and never met a stranger.

Survivors include one daughter Vickie Jones, one son Robert Coble; five grandchildren: Jennifer Dotson, Thomas Jones III, Michael Jones, Erin Coble and Tracy Coble; seven great-grandchildren: Lauren Dotson, Trey Dotson, Katie Dotson, Ana Elise Jones, Thomas Jones IV, Elizabeth Jones, and Brody Jones; one sister, Virginia Peak of Mattoon, IL.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Juanita, one brother Orvis, and one sister Eunice Milone.

A graveside service was held at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, IL with military honors.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials to the Boy Scouts of America Troop #282.

Loren married Pittman, Juanita in 1943. Juanita was born in 1919; died in 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: COBL.C003

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

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

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• Reference Number: COBL.O003
• _FGRAVE: 125899236

Family/Spouse: Earle, Minnie Pearl. Minnie was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 16 May 2001 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Lafayette Township, Coles County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Warren, Betty June. Betty was born on 1 Jun 1929 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri; died on 29 Sep 1994 in Morris, Grundy County, Illinois; was buried in Saint Stephens Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: NICH.J
• Funeral: 5 Apr 2024

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Jerry Lee Nicholson, age 74, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 5, 1949, in Flora, the son of Stanley Howard and Eunice (Coble) Nicholson. He was united in marriage to Dottie Frye on August 13, 1977, in Flora, and together they have shared 46 wedding anniversaries.

Jerry had worked at Southern Lumber and later Minwax in Flora, retiring after 26 years. He enjoyed hunting squirrel and rabbit, fishing, horseback riding, camping, and mushroom hunting. He was a member of the Flora Sons of the American Legion and a past member of the Coon Creek Ridge Riders.

He is survived by his wife: Dottie Nicholson of Xenia; a son: John (Carla) Nicholson of Iuka; 3 grandsons: Kyle Nicholson, Trevor (Mariah) Nicholson, and Braden Nicholson; step-sisters-and-brother: Priscilla (David) Disher, Julie (Mark) Steimel, and Gary (Lisa) Milone; sisters-and-brother-in-law: Linda (Roger) Griffy, Pat (Ray) Barber, and Jerry (Diane) Frye; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Bella.

He was preceded in death by his father: Stanley Nicholson; mother: Eunice Milone; stepfather: Earl Milone; son: Dale Nicholson; sister: Mary (Lee) Eaton; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

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• Reference Number: COBL.J006

Family/Spouse: Benson, Edward Eldon 'Bo'. Edward was born on 11 Nov 1952 in Morris, Grundy County, Illinois; died on 11 Jan 2005 in Campus, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried in Round Grove Cemetery, Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BENS.E005