David L. Innis, Sr.

David L. Innis, Sr., 86 of Thayer passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at Mosaic of Springfield.

He was born Aug. 12, 1930 in Virden, the son of Robert and Pauline Hopper Innis.

David married Marion Green on June 29, 1951 in Thayer and she preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2007.  Also preceded in death by one son, David L. Innis, Jr.; one grandson, Zachary T. Innis; sister, Pauline Wilson and brother, Robert Innis; son in law, John B. Milano, Jr.

He served as ammo corporal on a 155 howitzer gun crew with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Surviving are two sons, Brian and Frank (Vickie) Innis both of Thayer; three daughters, Mary Milano of Pawnee, Sherry (Rick) Lester of Indiana and Patricia (Mike, Sr.) Curry of Dawson; special daughter, Susan Griffin and special daughter “out” law, Peggy Johnson both Springfield; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters in law, Virginia Allison of Winchester, TN and Sarah Innis of Bethalto; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 from 9am till 10am at Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn.  Procession will follow to Camp Butler National Cemetery for military honors with Auburn VFW and American Legion and committal service with Rev. Terry Turner officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Auburn American Legion or VFW.