Charles Lackman

Charles Henry Lackman, 88, died at 2:35 a.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home.He was born in Greenfield, Illinois on Aug. 15, 1929, one of three children born to Charles and Jennie (Buck) Lackman.His careers throughout his adult life always involved interaction with people, of which he gained much enjoyment.   He always possessed a smile, firm handshake, a good story and his solid word, regardless of his involvement.  He first began working as a driver for Colonial Bread Company, which led him to his position as a sales rep for Moorman Feed out of Quincy, IL.   It was there that he came in contact with many area farmers, who became life long friends.   After his retirement, he continued to brighten the days of many, serving as a sales clerk at Norton's Hardware in Jerseyville.He married the former Evelyn June Anderson on Aug. 16, 1952 at Our Saviour Catholic Church in Jacksonville, and together they were blessed with nearly 64 years together before her death on July 8, 2016.He is survived by three children and their spouses, Charles Michael and Sandra Jane Lackman of Carlinville, Marsha and James Raulsten of Conroe, Tx., and Patsy McGee of O'Fallon, Il.; 10 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah (Lackman) Lush on April 3, 2002; and two sisters, Lena Edens and Emma Suttles.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Marty Smith officiating.In recognition of his service with the United States Army, Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 will conduct military graveside rites at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville.Memorials may be given to the St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools in Jerseyville.

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Crawford Funeral Home