George Button

Born November 20, 1952 in Peoria to William Henry and Hila (Risius) Button, Jr., he married Carrie Blum on July 24, 2015 in Sheldon. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Hila Button of Creve Coeur; two daughters, Sherri Lyn Button of Peoria and Nancy (Josh Conner) Button of Kankakee; one son, Patrick Henry (Eboni) Button of Rantoul; eight grandchildren; one great-granchild; five step-children; seven step-grandchildren; six sisters, Kathy Button Morton, Karen (Michael) Stocke, Sharon Button Sellers, Teri (Dan) Smith, Maggie (Mike) King and Melody Chambers; and three brothers, William (Cheryl) Button, Ronald (Cindy) Button and Michael (Lori) Button.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Button and one brother, Paul Button.

George worked in the food industry and restaurant management, retiring in 2013.

He enjoyed shooting pool, bowling and being outdoors, especially fishing and camping.

His memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Charlie McDonald will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Carle Cancer Center, 509 W. University Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.

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