Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Earl William "Skip" Harvill Jr., 77, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. He was born June 18, 1946, to Earl William Harvill Sr. and Helen Sherfy Harvill. He married Geraldine Mae Tucker on Feb. 14, 1967, in Bunker Hill. She preceded in death on Jan. 16, 2022.

He was retired after having worked at a factory and had been a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, working in the yard and decorating the yard for Christmas.

He is survived by his daughter, Anita Harvill of Gillespie; granddaughter, Ashlynn Marie Stephens; sisters, Linda Grove of Sorento, Susan "Jean" Katzmarek of Litchfield, Connie Schulze of Jerseyville; and sister-in-law, Vanessa Baxter. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine Harvill; son, David Wayne Harvill; and brothers, Scott Harvill, Richard Harvill and Donald Harvill.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial was at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill.

Memorials are suggested to Bunker Hill First Assembly of God. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.