Billy Gene Lane

Billy Gene Lane, 79, resident of Marion, IL, formerly of Ridgway and Shawneetown passed away at Parkway Manor in Marion after an extended illness. Billy was born January 19, 1936 in Cave-in-rock, IL to the late Willie and Mae (Clark) Lane. He was a member of the Ridgway First Baptist Church.  He was a Veteran and served his country in the US Army. Billy worked until retirement for Peabody Energy.

Billy is survived by his wife of 21 years, the former Patricia Jenen, daughter; Shelly Lane of New Madrid, MO, 2 grandchildren; Billy (Tiffany) Edmonds of Harrisburg, Daniel McKnight of Harrisburg, 3 great grand children; Chloe Jean, Hunter Joseph and Emma Ann.  Stepchildren; Mark (Janis) Abell of Ridgway, Denny (Janice) Abell of Ridgway, Sherry (Kenneth) Kollmann of Collinsville, Johnny (Kristi) Abell of Ridgway, Cindy (John) Krikie of Norris City and Cathy (Pal) Abell-Szabo of Energy, 13 step grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren.  He is survived by 2 sisters, Melva Chapman of Ridgway, Ellen (Josie) Darter of Marion, one brother Mack (Debbie) Lane of Eldorado and a special friend Annette Brugger of Ridgway.  Many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Lily, Betty Kerley and Della Price, 3 brothers; Johnny, Roy (Balk) and Larry and 2 nephews; Dennis Lane and Kenneth Dwayne Lane.

Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2015 at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway with Rev. Arthur Austin Jr. officiating.  Visitation will be Monday, June 15, 2015 from 4:00 pm to service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.