Charles A. Clawson, 84, Watseka, IL

Charles A. Clawson, 84, of Watseka, IL passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at Gilman Healthcare Center in Gilman, IL.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Rev. Joe Dapelo will officiate. Burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery in Watseka.

Mr. Clawson was born Nov. 4, 1925 in McEwen, TN, a son of Allen and Esther Spring Clawson. He married Norma Pardy on March 30, 1957 in Watseka and she survives.

Other survivors of Mr. Clawson include one daughter, Deana Clawson of Watseka; one sister, Eloise Gray of Watseka; one sister-in-law, Vivian Pardy, of Watseka; one grandson, Garrett White of Watseka; and serveral nieces and nephews.

Preceding Mr. Clawson in death were his parents; one sister, Rita Raymond; and one son, Danny Clawson.

Mr. Clawson served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka and the Watseka V.F.W. He retired from Iroquois Paving Corp. after 30 years of service. He enjoyed coin collecting and antiques.

Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.