Donald L. Squires

Donald L. Squires, age 84, of Athens, passed away on Monday May 7, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on March 24, 1934 in Springfield, the son of Deamon and Hazel (Burris) Squires.

Don is survived by two sons, Donnie (wife Patti) Squires of Athens, Derek (wife Carol) Squires of Rockville, MD; a daughter, Debbie (husband Adam) Stevenson of Reno, NV; sister-in-law, JoAnn Howe and her children, Vicki, Bobby, Glenna, and Todd; grandchildren, Brooke (husband Jeff) Hall, Donnie (Taylor Crossland) Squires and four great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Finnegan, Landyn, and Charlotte; siblings, Ruth, Rose, Mary, Millie, and David; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly in 2007; a son, David in 1986; siblings, Pete, Elmer, Coy, Frank, Jack, and Ruby.

Donald married Beverly Stockton on September 4, 1954 at Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield.

He worked as general manager for Central Illinois Ice from 1954 until his retirement in 1998.

Visitaiton for Don will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral services at 12:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

Cremation rites will be accorded and burial of cremains will be held at a later date.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.