This mentions his ZARBROOK Family JOHNSTON CITY - Eldon A. Bangs, 87, of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Wanda, peacefully at 2:05 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at his home with his daughter, Patricia holding his hand. He was born Thursday, April 1, 1926, in Montello, Wis., the son of James and Bessie (Webb) Bangs. Eldon answered the call of the nation by serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and after his period of faithful service was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Wanda Mae Followell Friday, May 30, 1958, in Christopher, and together they shared nearly 32 years of marriage until her death Sunday, Jan. 14, 1990. Early in his working career he worked for the Norge Corporation of Herrin. He later began working for Marion Memorial Hospital of Marion, in the custodial and maintenance department for nearly 30 years until his retirement in 1982. He was of the Baptist faith. He also was a member of Addus HealthCare and enjoyed attending their many gatherings and events. In his spare time he enjoyed watching wrestling and was a fan of Chuck Norris and enjoyed watching any movie or show with him in it. He also enjoyed following St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Luther and Robin Bangs and Lawrence Bangs, all of Marion; three daughters, Linda Mays and fiancé, Jimmy Walker of Herrin, Sandra Crain of Herrin, Patricia Bangs of Johnston City; 12 grandchildren, Rindi Reeves and husband, Robby, and Tyson Bangs and wife, Jenny, all of Marion, Kassey McDonald of Tunnel Hill; Wanda Bangs, Beth Mays, Adam Mays, Rachel Crain, Sarah Crain, William Crain and Star Crain, all of Herrin, and Brianna Bangs and Shianna Richardson, both of Johnston City; four great-grandchildren, Mia Bangs, Kamden Walker, Joshua Mays and Journey Bangs; special friends, Gayla Peavey of West Frankfort, and Scott White of Murphysboro; other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, June Zarbrook and two brothers, Bud and George Zarbrook. Arrangements for Eldon A. Bangs have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion. The time of visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Jimmy Russell presiding. Interment will follow next to the love of his life, wife, Wanda; in Oakwood Cemetery of Carterville. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by members of Heyde-Pillow VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and Illinois National Guard Flag Detail, all of Marion. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home (to help with final expenses). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information, or to leave an online "Condolence of Memory" or light a "Candle of Memory," visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call 618-993-2131. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from April 23 to April 25, 2013