Wilford D. Heumann, Jr., age 65, of Benton, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Christmas Day, at his home in Benton.
Mr. Heumann’s wishes are to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Wilford was born on September 20, 1958, in Du Quoin, IL; the son of Wilford D. Heumann, Sr. and Sheila I. (Selby) Heumann. On October 19, 1991, he married the former Crystal Gray, and together they were married for 32 years.
Mr. Heumann was a maintenance worker with the West City Wal-Mart. He formerly worked in the coal mines.
He enjoyed attending and watching racing; and he was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Surviving is his loving wife Crystal Heumann of Benton, IL; four children: Alexa (Heumann) Newhart and husband Chris of Paris, IL, Matthew Davis and wife Erin of Interlachen, FL; Melissa (Heumann) Martinez and husband Fredrico of Kalamazoo, MI, Matthew D. Heumann of Kalamazoo, MI; eight grandchildren: Kacey Newhart, Kendall Newhart, Derrian Davis, Hunter Davis, Jayden Davis, Vincent Davis, Italia Davis, Trenton Heumann; four siblings: Tina Leyba of Pinckneyville, IL, Kim Beltz and husband Randy of Du Quoin, IL, Mark Heumann and wife Dawn of Du Quoin, IL, Jean Ann Wheatley and husband David of Du Quoin, IL; a brother-in-law Kyle Gray and son Travis of Benton, IL; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter Kaitlyn Heumann.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Wilford; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
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