Edward Allan Ierardi

Edward "Allan" Ierardi, age 75, of Danville IL passed away peacefully at home the afternoon of Monday, March 21, 2022, in the company of loved ones.

Allan was born on August 29, 1946, at West Point NY, the second of seven children of Lena (Agnew) and Edward Blacy Ierardi. Allans father was career Air Force and the family moved frequently, including assignments in Germany and Japan. Like many military families, they grew accustomed to travel and long separations, but it was an adventurous life for a kid. They spent several years at Chanute Air Force Base, where Allan graduated from Rantoul High School in 1964.

Allan was a well recognized guitar player in the Champaign-Urbana area. At age 15, he began playing with many local and traveling bands, including the Dick Halleman Orchestra and a road band from Philly called The Rising Suns. He was a key member of the avant-garde band Spoils of War and fronted his own power trio Long Hard Road. He was a creative and quirky player with a remarkable ear and a unique bluesy style. Allan continued to play guitar publicly until an illness in 2006 caused him to lose most of his hearing.

Allan recorded with Rofran Studios, which was owned by Roger Francisco and where he met his first wife Barb, sister of Roger. Later he bought the studio and operated it for a while as The Tape Factory, recording local bands, radio commercials, and gospel music. In 1975, he sold the studio and joined the Navy as an Interior Communications Specialist, which included ships entertainment and radio station. While stationed in Vallejo CA, Allan met his second wife Carla. They married in July of 1978 and remained together until his death. In addition to music, Allan liked working on old houses, studying history, writing, art and photography. Although not a churchgoer, he was an intensely spiritual man with profound faith in Christ.

Allan is preceded in death by both parents, his sister Libby (Brad) Kieffer, and brother Tony (Chris) Ierardi.

He is survived by his wife Carla, his brothers Dave (Bernadette) Ierardi, Mario (Linda) Ierardi, and Michael (Denise) Ierardi, sister Cheryl (Bill) Eads, sons Bryan (Amy) Ierardi and Christopher Ierardi, daughters Deby (Greg) Getszoff and Rosalie Ierardi, grandchildren Justin (Jordan) Murray, Nick (Brooke) Murray, and Tylie Murray, and great-grandson Kobe Murray.

A memorial service will be held for Allan on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 with visitation from two to four p.m. Allan will be interred at the National Cemetery in Danville in a private ceremony earlier in the day. Be welcomed to share memories and photos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Allans honor to American Legion Post 210 in Danville. Those great guys go out in all-weather to attend military funerals and honor our vets with gun salutes, they are much appreciated.

Services Memorial Visitation Monday March 28, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Memorial Service Monday March 28, 2022 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834