CARTERVILLE -- Fred Ray Falmier, 86, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Arch Rehab in Energy, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 6, in Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. R.H. Chitwood officiating. Burial will be in Willowrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the activities department at Arch Rehab of Energy, 210 E. College St., Energy, IL 62933. Fred was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Blairsville, to Fred and Zelpha May (Hester) Falmier. He married Mary Lou Calhoun on May 29, 1948, in Carbondale. Together they shared almost 66 wonderful years and raised four sons. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou Falmier of Carterville; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Falmier of Carterville, Ron and Sue Falmier of Carterville, David and Lisa Falmier of Carterville, and Steve and Diana Falmier of West Frankfort; special adopted son, Marty Russell of Carterville; grandchildren and their spouses, Max and Anissa, Matt, Evie, Freddie and Linzy, Joey, Dallas and Heather; great-grandchildren, Brooks, Rawley, Brahm, Delilah, Abraham, Marty and Hope. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Ryan Falmier; sister, Verna Mae Taitt; and in-laws, Herman and Louvica Calhoun. He was a mine manager at Zeigler Coal Company for many years. Fred also built and ran Fred's Dance Barn for 15 years. Fred loved to work on and collect antique cars, and he especially loved 1929 Ford Model A cars. He spent every Wednesday going out to eat with his family and friends, Bob Foster, Robert Followell and Harmon and Anita Granes. Fred was loved by everyone, and he will be terribly missed. His wife was the love of his life. He was a wonderful husband and father. His family would like to express their thanks to the nurses and staff at Herrin Hospital and Arch Rehab for all of their wonderful care. To view this obituary and sign the guest register, visit www.rigginpillatschburkefh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr. 5, 2014