Richard "Rich" Allen Haddock, 68, of Tremont, passed away at 2 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at his home.
Born August 23, 1948 in Flint, MI to Bill E. and Mary Louise (Clymer) Haddock, he married Anita Puckett in Fort Sill, OK on February 2, 1973.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; two sons, Michael (Kimberly) Haddock of Tremont and Gregory (Carla) Haddock of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Brianna Haddock, Austin Shafer, Abigail Haddock, Cameron Haddock and Reagan Haddock: two sisters, Linda (James) Fraser of Cary and Patricia (Edward) Rhein of Dallas, GA; one brother, William (Susan) Haddock of Marietta, GA and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rich was always quick with a joke and smile. He was clever and witty and loved to give the regular patrons of his restaurant, Old Smokey's, a hard time. He was an exceptional story teller and lived a life full of stories to tell.
The son of a Navy man, Rich had the opportunity to live in a variety of locations across the United States. From the ages of 8-14, Rich lived in Honolulu, HI. It was during that time that he became a fan of baseball. Much of his enthusiasm came from his experience playing for the Hawaiian team against Japan in the Little League World Series. His love of the LLWS remained throughout his life.
His athletic prowess continued through his high school and college years at Wheeling High School in Wheeling, IL and Triton College. He was the starting quarterback, a state qualifying wrestler, and threw a perfect game for the high school baseball team. He qualified for the National wrestling tournament while at Triton.
After High School, Rich joined the United States Army and served as a Chaplains Assistant at Camp Howard in Korea. Upon his return, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma where he met his wife, the Colonel's daughter. He earned the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1971.
Rich's work as the Executive Director of the Pekin Boys & Girls Club brought him to Central Illinois where he would raise his family and call home for the remainder of his life. Rich played an instrumental role in the development and construction of a new Boys and Girls Club and the baseball fields at Shade Park.
A true family man, Rich loved his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and his five grandchildren. He believed the greatest gift a person could receive is the affection of children because they will be honest and share their feelings.
As a 28-year member and past officer of Alcoholics Anonymous Pekin Serenity Group, Rich valued the opportunity to council those in need. Throughout those years Rich provided guidance, encouragement, and honesty to hundreds of men, women, and children in need of direction. His passion for helping others was never something he liked to speak about, but was obvious to anyone who knew him.
Throughout his life Rich loved to modify famous quotes. One of his favorites is based on Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success:
Success is to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and
the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure
the betrayal of false friends; to find the best in others and be my own best friend.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Tremont, with military rites provided by the United States Army and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61614 or The Wounded Warrior Fund, PO Box 75851, Topeka, KS 66675.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
Rich saw his life as a grand adventure. In death, the next adventure begins…
Born August 23, 1948 in Flint, MI to Bill E. and Mary Louise (Clymer) Haddock, he married Anita Puckett in Fort Sill, OK on February 2, 1973.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; two sons, Michael (Kimberly) Haddock of Tremont and Gregory (Carla) Haddock of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Brianna Haddock, Austin Shafer, Abigail Haddock, Cameron Haddock and Reagan Haddock: two sisters, Linda (James) Fraser of Cary and Patricia (Edward) Rhein of Dallas, GA; one brother, William (Susan) Haddock of Marietta, GA and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rich was always quick with a joke and smile. He was clever and witty and loved to give the regular patrons of his restaurant, Old Smokey's, a hard time. He was an exceptional story teller and lived a life full of stories to tell.
The son of a Navy man, Rich had the opportunity to live in a variety of locations across the United States. From the ages of 8-14, Rich lived in Honolulu, HI. It was during that time that he became a fan of baseball. Much of his enthusiasm came from his experience playing for the Hawaiian team against Japan in the Little League World Series. His love of the LLWS remained throughout his life.
His athletic prowess continued through his high school and college years at Wheeling High School in Wheeling, IL and Triton College. He was the starting quarterback, a state qualifying wrestler, and threw a perfect game for the high school baseball team. He qualified for the National wrestling tournament while at Triton.
After High School, Rich joined the United States Army and served as a Chaplains Assistant at Camp Howard in Korea. Upon his return, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma where he met his wife, the Colonel's daughter. He earned the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1971.
Rich's work as the Executive Director of the Pekin Boys & Girls Club brought him to Central Illinois where he would raise his family and call home for the remainder of his life. Rich played an instrumental role in the development and construction of a new Boys and Girls Club and the baseball fields at Shade Park.
A true family man, Rich loved his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and his five grandchildren. He believed the greatest gift a person could receive is the affection of children because they will be honest and share their feelings.
As a 28-year member and past officer of Alcoholics Anonymous Pekin Serenity Group, Rich valued the opportunity to council those in need. Throughout those years Rich provided guidance, encouragement, and honesty to hundreds of men, women, and children in need of direction. His passion for helping others was never something he liked to speak about, but was obvious to anyone who knew him.
Throughout his life Rich loved to modify famous quotes. One of his favorites is based on Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success:
Success is to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and
the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure
the betrayal of false friends; to find the best in others and be my own best friend.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Tremont, with military rites provided by the United States Army and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61614 or The Wounded Warrior Fund, PO Box 75851, Topeka, KS 66675.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
Rich saw his life as a grand adventure. In death, the next adventure begins…
Richard "Rich" Allen Haddock, 68, of Tremont, passed away at 2 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at his home.
Born August 23, 1948 in Flint, MI to Bill E. and Mary Louise (Clymer) Haddock, he married Anita Puckett in Fort Sill, OK on February 2, 1973.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; two sons, Michael (Kimberly) Haddock of Tremont and Gregory (Carla) Haddock of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Brianna Haddock, Austin Shafer, Abigail Haddock, Cameron Haddock and Reagan Haddock: two sisters, Linda (James) Fraser of Cary and Patricia (Edward) Rhein of Dallas, GA; one brother, William (Susan) Haddock of Marietta, GA and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rich was always quick with a joke and smile. He was clever and witty and loved to give the regular patrons of his restaurant, Old Smokey's, a hard time. He was an exceptional story teller and lived a life full of stories to tell.
The son of a Navy man, Rich had the opportunity to live in a variety of locations across the United States. From the ages of 8-14, Rich lived in Honolulu, HI. It was during that time that he became a fan of baseball. Much of his enthusiasm came from his experience playing for the Hawaiian team against Japan in the Little League World Series. His love of the LLWS remained throughout his life.
His athletic prowess continued through his high school and college years at Wheeling High School in Wheeling, IL and Triton College. He was the starting quarterback, a state qualifying wrestler, and threw a perfect game for the high school baseball team. He qualified for the National wrestling tournament while at Triton.
After High School, Rich joined the United States Army and served as a Chaplains Assistant at Camp Howard in Korea. Upon his return, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma where he met his wife, the Colonel's daughter. He earned the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1971.
Rich's work as the Executive Director of the Pekin Boys & Girls Club brought him to Central Illinois where he would raise his family and call home for the remainder of his life. Rich played an instrumental role in the development and construction of a new Boys and Girls Club and the baseball fields at Shade Park.
A true family man, Rich loved his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and his five grandchildren. He believed the greatest gift a person could receive is the affection of children because they will be honest and share their feelings.
As a 28-year member and past officer of Alcoholics Anonymous Pekin Serenity Group, Rich valued the opportunity to council those in need. Throughout those years Rich provided guidance, encouragement, and honesty to hundreds of men, women, and children in need of direction. His passion for helping others was never something he liked to speak about, but was obvious to anyone who knew him.
Throughout his life Rich loved to modify famous quotes. One of his favorites is based on Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success:
Success is to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and
the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure
the betrayal of false friends; to find the best in others and be my own best friend.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Tremont, with military rites provided by the United States Army and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61614 or The Wounded Warrior Fund, PO Box 75851, Topeka, KS 66675.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
Rich saw his life as a grand adventure. In death, the next adventure begins…
Born August 23, 1948 in Flint, MI to Bill E. and Mary Louise (Clymer) Haddock, he married Anita Puckett in Fort Sill, OK on February 2, 1973.
Surviving are his wife, Anita; two sons, Michael (Kimberly) Haddock of Tremont and Gregory (Carla) Haddock of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Brianna Haddock, Austin Shafer, Abigail Haddock, Cameron Haddock and Reagan Haddock: two sisters, Linda (James) Fraser of Cary and Patricia (Edward) Rhein of Dallas, GA; one brother, William (Susan) Haddock of Marietta, GA and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rich was always quick with a joke and smile. He was clever and witty and loved to give the regular patrons of his restaurant, Old Smokey's, a hard time. He was an exceptional story teller and lived a life full of stories to tell.
The son of a Navy man, Rich had the opportunity to live in a variety of locations across the United States. From the ages of 8-14, Rich lived in Honolulu, HI. It was during that time that he became a fan of baseball. Much of his enthusiasm came from his experience playing for the Hawaiian team against Japan in the Little League World Series. His love of the LLWS remained throughout his life.
His athletic prowess continued through his high school and college years at Wheeling High School in Wheeling, IL and Triton College. He was the starting quarterback, a state qualifying wrestler, and threw a perfect game for the high school baseball team. He qualified for the National wrestling tournament while at Triton.
After High School, Rich joined the United States Army and served as a Chaplains Assistant at Camp Howard in Korea. Upon his return, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma where he met his wife, the Colonel's daughter. He earned the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1971.
Rich's work as the Executive Director of the Pekin Boys & Girls Club brought him to Central Illinois where he would raise his family and call home for the remainder of his life. Rich played an instrumental role in the development and construction of a new Boys and Girls Club and the baseball fields at Shade Park.
A true family man, Rich loved his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and his five grandchildren. He believed the greatest gift a person could receive is the affection of children because they will be honest and share their feelings.
As a 28-year member and past officer of Alcoholics Anonymous Pekin Serenity Group, Rich valued the opportunity to council those in need. Throughout those years Rich provided guidance, encouragement, and honesty to hundreds of men, women, and children in need of direction. His passion for helping others was never something he liked to speak about, but was obvious to anyone who knew him.
Throughout his life Rich loved to modify famous quotes. One of his favorites is based on Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success:
Success is to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and
the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure
the betrayal of false friends; to find the best in others and be my own best friend.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Tremont, with military rites provided by the United States Army and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61614 or The Wounded Warrior Fund, PO Box 75851, Topeka, KS 66675.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
Rich saw his life as a grand adventure. In death, the next adventure begins…
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