Mr. Don Crisel, age 71, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 3:39 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Mr. Crisel retired from GTE and was a part time truck driver.
Don was a member of the First Baptist Church of Metropolis, 33rd Degree Mason and member of Masonic Lodge #91, MSA 33rd Degree of Scottish Rites, member of Anaid Temple, and a US Army Veteran.
Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darlene Crisel of Metropolis; two daughters, Misti Crisel and Tina Benard and husband Jno all of Metropolis; one stepdaughter, Christina Coburn of Paducah, KY; four grandchildren, Kaci Douglas of Metropolis, Taylor Rader and husband Adam of Karnak, Jay Benard and Griffin Benard both of Metropolis; three step grandchildren, Laken Atkinson of Metropolis, Abigail Spence and Jerod Spence both of Paducah, KY; one great grandson, Keaton Douglas and two step great grandchildren, Hadley Baker and Braxton Gallo all of Metropolis; one sister, Karen McClain and husband Mike of Centralia, IL; one niece and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lella Simonton Crisel.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Masonic rites will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Cliff Easter officiating the funeral service immediately following. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 4503 W. DeYoung St. Suite 200c Marion, IL 62959.
Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.