Kenny “Toggs” Freer, Jr.

Kenyon “Kenny” ”Toggs” Leslie Freer, Jr., from Greenview and Girard, IL.

Kenny was born December 13, 1964, a 56 year old that was consumed by the dreadful disease of cancer and passed on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center.  Kenny battled the disease for 9 years with several obstacles along the way.

Kenny is survived by his mother, Patsy Jenkins of Girard, IL; a sister, Trudy L. Boston of Los Angeles, CA; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and lots of friends. A special acknowledgement to Dr. Gillison and his staff at Springfield Clinic from Kenny’s family.

Kenny is preceded in death by his father, Kenyon Leslie Freer; step-father, Terry Jenkins; his grandparents; and his cat “Missy”.

Kenny had many hobbies.  He loved metal detecting and fishing at Otter Lake.  Kenny thoroughly enjoyed using his new smoker.  He loved card collecting, card shows, playing the Lottery, and loved to share his meals he cooked with friends and neighbors.  He loved his morning routine going to Virden, IL for coffee, biscuit & gravy, donuts, and purchasing a lottery ticket.  Kenny was a Trump supporter and getting multi-cat frustration.

He was last employed with Viper Coal Mine at Elkhart and Williamsville, IL and developed many friends there.

A visitation for Kenny will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens from 12:00 Noon until time of graveside services at 1:00 PM.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday at Joel Hall Cemetery also in Athens.

Memorials can be made to charity of donor’s choice.

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