John Robert Burns Barclay, 103½, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Red Oak Estates. He was born on January 25, 1917 in Royalton, IL to Alexander and Annie (Rayburn) Barclay. He married Leila Hoyt on October 23, 1945 in Peoria, IL. She preceded him in death on August 17, 1998.
John was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and four sisters.
Surviving are two children, Elizabeth (the late Gayle) Ellis of Canton and Bonnie (Jerry) Williams of DuQuoin, IL.
John retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1975. John and Leila owned Dew Drop Inn in Lewistown and Barclay Apartments in Canton, IL. He started the first dormitory for Canton Community College. John was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the Civilian Conservation Core, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Canton Masonic Lodge #734 AM & FM, and also a life member of the 3rd Armored Division Association.
John served as a Staff Sergeant in the United State Army for the service company in the 33rd Company.
Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood, IL.
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Name: John Robert Burns Barclay
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Royalton, Illinois
Residence Place: Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Math Sturm
Weight: 133
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'' 9"
Next of Kin: Mary Wilson Barclay
WWII Draft Card
Obituary and bio by Stephen Cantrell.
John was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and four sisters.
Surviving are two children, Elizabeth (the late Gayle) Ellis of Canton and Bonnie (Jerry) Williams of DuQuoin, IL.
John retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1975. John and Leila owned Dew Drop Inn in Lewistown and Barclay Apartments in Canton, IL. He started the first dormitory for Canton Community College. John was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the Civilian Conservation Core, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Canton Masonic Lodge #734 AM & FM, and also a life member of the 3rd Armored Division Association.
John served as a Staff Sergeant in the United State Army for the service company in the 33rd Company.
Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood, IL.
sedgwickfuneralhomes.
Name: John Robert Burns Barclay
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Royalton, Illinois
Residence Place: Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Math Sturm
Weight: 133
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'' 9"
Next of Kin: Mary Wilson Barclay
WWII Draft Card
Obituary and bio by Stephen Cantrell.
John Robert Burns Barclay, 103½, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Red Oak Estates. He was born on January 25, 1917 in Royalton, IL to Alexander and Annie (Rayburn) Barclay. He married Leila Hoyt on October 23, 1945 in Peoria, IL. She preceded him in death on August 17, 1998.
John was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and four sisters.
Surviving are two children, Elizabeth (the late Gayle) Ellis of Canton and Bonnie (Jerry) Williams of DuQuoin, IL.
John retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1975. John and Leila owned Dew Drop Inn in Lewistown and Barclay Apartments in Canton, IL. He started the first dormitory for Canton Community College. John was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the Civilian Conservation Core, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Canton Masonic Lodge #734 AM & FM, and also a life member of the 3rd Armored Division Association.
John served as a Staff Sergeant in the United State Army for the service company in the 33rd Company.
Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood, IL.
sedgwickfuneralhomes.
Name: John Robert Burns Barclay
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Royalton, Illinois
Residence Place: Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Math Sturm
Weight: 133
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'' 9"
Next of Kin: Mary Wilson Barclay
WWII Draft Card
Obituary and bio by Stephen Cantrell.
John was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and four sisters.
Surviving are two children, Elizabeth (the late Gayle) Ellis of Canton and Bonnie (Jerry) Williams of DuQuoin, IL.
John retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1975. John and Leila owned Dew Drop Inn in Lewistown and Barclay Apartments in Canton, IL. He started the first dormitory for Canton Community College. John was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the Civilian Conservation Core, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Canton Masonic Lodge #734 AM & FM, and also a life member of the 3rd Armored Division Association.
John served as a Staff Sergeant in the United State Army for the service company in the 33rd Company.
Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood, IL.
sedgwickfuneralhomes.
Name: John Robert Burns Barclay
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Royalton, Illinois
Residence Place: Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Math Sturm
Weight: 133
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'' 9"
Next of Kin: Mary Wilson Barclay
WWII Draft Card
Obituary and bio by Stephen Cantrell.
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