MOUNT CARMEL - Harold Lee Vandever, 94, of Champaign and formerly a longtime resident of Mount Carmel and McLeansboro, passed away Dec. 9, 2011, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign. He was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Blackwell, Okla., the son of Omer Oscar and Eva (McGrew) Vandever. Harold and Helen (Titus) Vandever were married July 30, 1938, in Perry, Okla.; she preceded him in death on March 18, 2000. They enjoyed almost 62 wonderful years of marriage. He served his country during World War II as a master sergeant in the U.S. Army. Harold worked for Shell Oil for 43 years. He is a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a 57-year member of the Elks. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and his grandkids. Harold was better known to many as "Red" Vandever. He enjoyed caring for and training hunting dogs, with many winning awards. He was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life. He provided assistance to many, and especially his neighbors. For many years, he volunteered to distribute food to needy families. He received recognition by the city, nominated by his neighbors, with a Good Neighbor Award. Harold is survived by daughter LeeAnn Elimon and her husband, Denny, of Mahomet; four grandchildren, Staci (Ron) Calvert of Kankakee, Van Phillips and Tim Elimon of San Antonio and Nicole (Joseph) Plowick of Mahomet; four great-grandchildren, Tyler and Katie Calvert of Kankakee and Ethan and Mia Ann Plowick of Mahomet; one half brother, Wayne Vandever; one nephew, Garold Dewitt of Braman, Okla.; and one niece, Virginia Dewitt Mears of Virginia. Preceding Harold in death were his parents; wife; one grandchild; and sister Thelma Dewitt Kevitt of Blackwell, Okla. Funeral services were Tuesday at the chapel of Cunningham Funeral Home in Mount Carmel, with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Carmel Relay for Life. Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.