Elmer C. Hise

Elmer C. “Buddy” Hise, 75, of Shawneetown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 11:20 a.m. He was born on February 6, 1940 in Shawneetown, the son of William A. and Rose (Watkins) Hise.  Buddy is survived by his three children, Terri Gentles of Shawneetown, Mike (Paula) Hise of Shawneetown, Carroll (Lori) Hise of Shawneetown; two sisters, Jean Evers of Yakima, Wash., Willidean Pinkston of Harrisburg; six grandchildren, Elijah Gentles, Cassie (Daniel) Seely, Steven (Ashley) Hise, Abby Downen, Krystal (Kenny) Lane, and Lucas Hise; five great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rosemary Acord; his brother, Vernon Hise; and one grandson, Tyler Hise.  Visitation for Buddy will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. until memorial  service time at 11 a.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown.  Family requests no flowers but donations may be made to the Hospice of  Southern Illinois.