Donald Junior Lance, 78, of Valier Patch area, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Carbondale Rehab and Nursing Home in Carbondale.
Donald was born Sept. 27, 1934, in Franklin County, to Charles and mother, Cleo (Stewart) Lance. He married Cleona Mae (Joiner) Lance and she preceded him in death.
Donald worked for Browning Township.
Donald is survived by his children, Diane and Ronald Hampton of Thompsonville, Lana and Russell Carrel of Des Plains; grandchildren, Tera Hale of Thompsonville, Ronald “Digger” Hampton of Sesser, Michelle Mann of Mount Prospect; great-grandchildren, Brianna Renee Worley; surviving sisters, Brenda, Dolores and Frankie Jean; brother-in-law, Ronald and Jo Joiner; sisters-in-law, Carolyn and Dave Pedigo and Brenda Joiner; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Funeral ervices will be at 12 noon Monday, Dec. 31, at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with the Rev. Richard Lance officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home with burial will be in Hammond Cemetery in Sesser.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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