Larry Mcelhaney

Larry Joe McElhaney of Hoopeston passed away at home on May 23, 2018. He was 71 years old. He was born on September 12, 1946 in Danville, Illinois to Dale LeRoy and Maxine (Farrell) McElhaney. He is survived by his mother of Danville, his sister Sherry Johnson (Phil) of Oakwood, his children, Kelly McElhaney of Homer, Dale McElhaney of Mahomet and David McElhaney (Dakorie) of Urbana, 8 grandchildren (Brian & Jack Rushing, Jake & Emma McElhaney, Gabriel, Damon, Chloe & Nathan McElhaney), a nephew, Mark Toler of Danville and a niece, Marci Toler of Catlin. He was preceded in death by his father. Larry graduated Danville High School in 1964 and married Vearlina Rae Smith (divorced) on September 17, 1966. He enlisted in the Navy in 1968, served his country for 4 years and was honorably discharged. He worked in the commercial refrigeration and air conditioning industry in Illinois and California. An avid supporter of President Trump, he enjoyed fishing, working around the house, his family and discussing the news of the day. He will be missed by his friends and family. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Danville National Cemetery. Memorials can be made in his name to the charity of the donor's choice. Please join Larry's family in sharing photos and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation May 30, 2018 Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Service May 30, 2018 Wednesday, 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Final Resting Place Danville National Cemetery 1900 E. Main Street Danville, Illinois 61832