Danny Glenn Erwin

Danny Glenn Erwin, 65, of Effingham, and formerly of Anna, died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville.

Mr. Erwin was born on Sept. 11, 1944, in Herrin, the son of Cecil M. and Mabel Gaddis Erwin.

He married Pam Duschl on June 22, 1968.

Mr. Erwin had worked for G.C. Murphy for 20 years. He later worked as a self-employed carpenter until his retirement.

Mr. Erwin served with the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. His service included a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was released from active duty as an SP5(T).

Survivors include three daughters, Jennifer Erwin of Effingham, Jamie Erwin Young of Effingham and Jodi Erwin of Altamont; five grandchildren, Danyell, Chance, Mason, Madison and Kaleb; a sister, Nancy Davis of Metropolis; three sisters-in-law, Virginia Erwin of Cobden, Velma Erwin of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Hedwig Erwin of Metropolis; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Paul Dean, Loren, Cecil Jr., Jack, Harry, Gene and Bruce; and three sisters, Louise Pearson, Alfredia King and Helen McHughes.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Graveside services with military honors were at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Big Creek Cemetery in rural Anna. The Rev. Myron D. Armes officiated.

Memorials can be made to Big Creek Cemetery.