Richard G. Cameron, 88, of Mason, IL, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
Richard was born on May 14, 1933 in Union Township, IL, the son of Glen and Elma (Blair) Cameron. He married Joyce Ann McCallen on April 12, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Effingham.
Richard and Joyce owned and operated the R and J Ceramic Shop in southern Effingham County. He and Joyce loved to do ceramics (when the trend was hot) and produced many sculptures which are probably still in many homes in the area. Richard was also a farmer and a heavy equipment operator with Local Union 841 for 45 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He loved his visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was a fairly quiet man at home but if he would be in a crowd he would find someone to tell his life story too.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce Cameron of Mason; children, David (Louise) Cameron of Heyworth, Peggy (Tony) Lister of Salem, Dale (Pam) Cameron of Battle Lake, MN, Gary (Nancy, deceased) Cameron of Effingham, Jerry Cameron of Effingham, and Paul Cameron and dog Zoe of Little Rock, AR; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Morrison of Stewardson; sister-in-law, Beth Cameron of Surprise, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard Cameron and Robert (BJ) Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Nancy (Stumborg) Cameron.
Burial will be held in Old Union Cemetery in rural Louisville at a later date.
Richard was born on May 14, 1933 in Union Township, IL, the son of Glen and Elma (Blair) Cameron. He married Joyce Ann McCallen on April 12, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Effingham.
Richard and Joyce owned and operated the R and J Ceramic Shop in southern Effingham County. He and Joyce loved to do ceramics (when the trend was hot) and produced many sculptures which are probably still in many homes in the area. Richard was also a farmer and a heavy equipment operator with Local Union 841 for 45 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He loved his visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was a fairly quiet man at home but if he would be in a crowd he would find someone to tell his life story too.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce Cameron of Mason; children, David (Louise) Cameron of Heyworth, Peggy (Tony) Lister of Salem, Dale (Pam) Cameron of Battle Lake, MN, Gary (Nancy, deceased) Cameron of Effingham, Jerry Cameron of Effingham, and Paul Cameron and dog Zoe of Little Rock, AR; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Morrison of Stewardson; sister-in-law, Beth Cameron of Surprise, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard Cameron and Robert (BJ) Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Nancy (Stumborg) Cameron.
Burial will be held in Old Union Cemetery in rural Louisville at a later date.
Richard G. Cameron, 88, of Mason, IL, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
Richard was born on May 14, 1933 in Union Township, IL, the son of Glen and Elma (Blair) Cameron. He married Joyce Ann McCallen on April 12, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Effingham.
Richard and Joyce owned and operated the R and J Ceramic Shop in southern Effingham County. He and Joyce loved to do ceramics (when the trend was hot) and produced many sculptures which are probably still in many homes in the area. Richard was also a farmer and a heavy equipment operator with Local Union 841 for 45 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He loved his visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was a fairly quiet man at home but if he would be in a crowd he would find someone to tell his life story too.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce Cameron of Mason; children, David (Louise) Cameron of Heyworth, Peggy (Tony) Lister of Salem, Dale (Pam) Cameron of Battle Lake, MN, Gary (Nancy, deceased) Cameron of Effingham, Jerry Cameron of Effingham, and Paul Cameron and dog Zoe of Little Rock, AR; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Morrison of Stewardson; sister-in-law, Beth Cameron of Surprise, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard Cameron and Robert (BJ) Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Nancy (Stumborg) Cameron.
Burial will be held in Old Union Cemetery in rural Louisville at a later date.
Richard was born on May 14, 1933 in Union Township, IL, the son of Glen and Elma (Blair) Cameron. He married Joyce Ann McCallen on April 12, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Effingham.
Richard and Joyce owned and operated the R and J Ceramic Shop in southern Effingham County. He and Joyce loved to do ceramics (when the trend was hot) and produced many sculptures which are probably still in many homes in the area. Richard was also a farmer and a heavy equipment operator with Local Union 841 for 45 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He loved his visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was a fairly quiet man at home but if he would be in a crowd he would find someone to tell his life story too.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce Cameron of Mason; children, David (Louise) Cameron of Heyworth, Peggy (Tony) Lister of Salem, Dale (Pam) Cameron of Battle Lake, MN, Gary (Nancy, deceased) Cameron of Effingham, Jerry Cameron of Effingham, and Paul Cameron and dog Zoe of Little Rock, AR; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Morrison of Stewardson; sister-in-law, Beth Cameron of Surprise, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard Cameron and Robert (BJ) Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Nancy (Stumborg) Cameron.
Burial will be held in Old Union Cemetery in rural Louisville at a later date.
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