Roy C. Monson

July 22, 1945 - August 7, 2020

Roy C. Monson, age 75 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:37 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL with his loving wife by his side. A funeral service in his honor will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August, 12, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 1804 S. 9th St. Mattoon, IL 61938. Pastor Dennis Strawn will officiate. A committal service will follow at Branch Side Cemetery, Gays, IL. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 4325 of Mattoon, IL. A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon IL 61938 is in charge of services. Roy was born on July 22, 1945 in Mattoon, IL to the late Donald Webster and Frieda Juanita (Shirey) Monson. He married Malinda K. Binnion on August 11, 1968. She preceded him in death in 1996. He later married Emma J. Purvis on June 1, 1985 at Bo Wood, in Sullivan, IL. She survives. Roy is also survived by two children; Kirk D. Monson of Springfield, IL, and Dana N. Olalde of Radcliff, KY; one sister Virginia S. Abbott of Decatur, IL; four grandchildren, Kirk D Monson Jr. of Riverton, IL, Jacob A Monson of Springfield, IL, Ardan M. and Cody A. Olalde of Radcliff, KY; and one great-grandchild, Hunter L. Monson of Riverton, IL. Roy was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Mattoon, IL. He was lifetime member of the VFW, Mattoon, IL, and a former member of the American Legion and Eagles Lodge of Mattoon, IL. Roy proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Many will remember Roy from RR Donnelley and Sons, Mattoon, IL where he retired after forty-one years of service. Roy was a craftsman who enjoyed woodworking and welding. He had an appreciation for collecting guns, coins, and statues. Most of all Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by all who hearts he touched. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Mattoon, IL. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneral home to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.