The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home Pana, Illinois 19 December 2008 Donald F. Gabhart, Jr. 5 November 1952 - 18 December 2008 Donald F. Gabhart, Jr., 56, of Moweaqua, died Thursday, 18 December 2008 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. He was born 5 November 1952 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Donald F. and Marjorie Bushong Gabhart. Donald graduated from Lakeview High School in Decatur, Illinois, and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He lived most of his life in the Moweaqua area, and retired from Kal-Kan in Mattoon, Illiois, where he was a maintenance technician. Donald and his wife, Marilyn had been licensed foster parents for several years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Pana; Moweaqua American Legion Post #370; Moweaqua VFW; & NRA. Donald married Marilyn Brown on 21 October 1978 in Decatur, Illinois. He is survived by his wife: Marilyn Gabhart, Moweaqua, Illinois; children: Matt McGlauchlen, Decatur, Illinois; Donald F. Gabhart III, Decatur, Illinois; & Keegan Gabhart at home; 4 grandchildren: Triston Morse & Ryan, Autum, & Makayla McGlauchlen; sisters: Karen Howard, Springfield, Illiinois; Carol Brooks & husband Terry, Atlanta, Illinois; & Penny Renthrow & husband Randy, Channahon, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 23 December 2008 in the First Baptist Church, Pana at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Greg White officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pana with graveside military rites by Moweaqua American Legion Post #370. Visitation will be Monday from 5 - 8 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. ----------------------- Researched and Submitted by Gloria Neiger Bushong