Elvin D. Blunt, 66, of New Douglas, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Community Hospital of Staunton.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas with Deacon Patricia Caley officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the church. Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Blunt was born July 26, 1951, in Highland, the son of Bobby G. and Naomi L. (Watson) Blunt. He was first married to Jo Ellen Harrison; they were divorced and then he later married Alice F. Post on March 2, 1985, at the New Douglas Baptist Church.
He was a carpenter who worked for over 40 years at his occupation. He was part owner in Blunt Construction and had previously worked at Wagner Electric, Wicks Organ, and drove a milk truck for David Whiteside Milk Hauling. He later worked on many construction projects for Shell Oil Refinery.
He was a member of Carpenter's Union Local 664 in Alton, and was a member and former captain and assistant fire chief for the New Douglas Fire Department with over 35 years of volunteer service. He was also a member of the Madison County Firemen's Association and the 3M Firefighter's Association. He served on the board of directors for the Staunton Area Ambulance Service, was also a longtime blood donor with over 100 gallons donated, was a former trustee for the village of New Douglas and a former member of the board of directors for the Three County Public Water District. He was a life member and former president of the New Douglas Community Club.
He also played kitten ball and softball for the New Douglas Community Club team. He was an avid golfer and participated in league play at the Oak Brook Golf Club for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Blunt of New Douglas; a stepson, Mark (wife Danielle) Massey of Staunton; stepdaughters, Shari (husband Tim) Adair of Highland and Ruth (husband Roger) Reincke of Irving; step-grandchildren, Dale Reincke, Heather Reincke Greenwood, Brandon Adair, Brittani Adair Robertson, Rachel Adair Crouse, Mark Massey, Jr., Erin Massey and Megan West; step-great-grandchildren, Ella Greenwood, Amya Greenwood, Kyla Greenwood, Westin Greenwood, Sydney Reincke, Madison Reincke, Payton Reincke, Ellie Crouse, Ava Crouse, Audrey Robertson, Reed Adair and Quinn Massey; a brother, Michael (wife Vicki) Blunt of Sorento; and sister, Patricia (husband Frank) Rausch of New Douglas; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Douglas Fire Department, the Staunton Area Ambulance Service, or to the New Douglas Cemetery.
