Henry Russell Blevins, 60, of Gillespie, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at 12:55 p.m. at his residence.
No service will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life, followed by a burial with military rites at Chapman Cemetery will be held at a later date. Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is assisting the family.
Mr. Blevins was born Dec. 26, 1959, in Wichita, KS, to the late John Palmer and Mary Jane (Voyles) Blevins. He married Belinda Sue Hersman on Jan. 19, 1994, in Carlinville, and she survives.
A member of the United States Army from 1979 to 1983, he was a laborer for Jones Construction for 40-plus years. He enjoyed model cars, working on puzzles, collecting old sailing ships and especially loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Michael Schell; two daughters, Crystal (Don) Brow of Gillespie and Alice (Anthony) Ferro of Tiline, KY; stepson, Walter Holmes; stepdaughter, Jenny (fiance Dennis) Robbins of Chatham; five sisters, Patricia (Keith) Bond of Mt. Olive, Rhoda (Lonnie) Gibson of Litchfield, Lois Turner of Kansas, Virginia Voyles of Texas and Charlotte (James, Jr.) Jones of Mt. Olive; two brothers, Roland (Betty) Goetluck of California and William (Beth) Goetluck of Caseyville;19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Goetluck; one stepdaughter, Carolyn Ayres; and one great-granddaughter, Navaho Morgan.
Memorials may be made to the family in c/o Becker and Son Funeral Home, 221 South Poplar Street, Mt. Olive, IL 62069
Online condolences may be left at www.beckerandson.com.
