Carlton “Carl” W. Heifner, 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 9:05 p.m., on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Carl was born on September 3, 1946, to William and Ida (Poynor) Heifner in Hamilton County, IL. He retired as a Park Ranger from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. On May 11, 2005, he married Dixie Gaither.
He was a member of Plaster Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a dear friend. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, working in his garden and landscaping.
Mr. Heifner is survived by his loving spouse of 11 years, Dixie Heifner; a brother and two sisters, James “Jim” R. Heifner and wife Patty of Akin, IL, Barbara Wyant of Benton, IL and Darlene Roberts and husband John of Rural Dale, IL; three step-children, Freddy Isaacs of Eldorado, IL, Steven Isaacs and Michael Isaacs both of Thompsonville, IL; seven grandchildren, Jason Isaacs, Noah Isaacs, Isabella Isaacs, Billy Brannon, Charlie Horn, Bambi Horn, Johnny Horn; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brother, Charles Heifner and John Heifner; a brother-in-law, John Wyant; a niece, Kelley Robles-Dewitt and a great-niece, Lavera Robles.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016, 12 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Rev. Kent Dunford, officiating. Burial will follow services at Plasters Grove Cemetery, Thompsonville, IL.
The Heifner family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Memorials contributions may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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