Warren Cundiff

Warren L. Cundiff, 72, of Covington, Indiana passed away on March 28, 2010 at Provena USMC Logan Campus. Warren was born August 21, 1937 in Covington, Indiana son of Russell and Lillian (Wilcoxen) Cundiff. He married Sheila B. Lilley on June 5, 1960 at St. James United Methodist Church in Danville. She survives along with three children: Kelly (Jerry Smith) Cundiff of Henning, IL, Kevin Robert Cundiff of Covington, IN, and Marla K. (Brent) Myers of Noblesville, IN; two grandchildren: Trevor Robert and Kylie Lilleyanne Myers; sisters: Ruby Holmes of Henderson, NV and Phyllis Hutchison of Rolla, MO; sister-in-law Dot Cundiff and six nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Karl Cundiff, sister Marje Jackson, father and mother-in-law Robert and Lillian Lilly. Warren was a 55 graduate of Perrysville High School and had farmed all of his life. In addition to farming, he worked for Olins for 15 years and later retired from Bunge Milling after 30 years of service as an electrician. Warren loved planting and working in the garden, and enjoyed the fruits of his labor by making homemade rhubarb and peach cobblers, selling at the Covington farmers market and canning and freezing everything; his delicious creamy tomato soup, Trevors special peach jam, & Kylies strawberry jam. He especially enjoyed meeting his fellow high school classmates at the Beef House who have supported him in every way. He also enjoyed watching the Cubs with his good right arm his son Kevin; and loved spending time and playing games with his two very special grandchildren. A Celebration of Warrens Life will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL with Pastor Phil Jackson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Sunsets Mausoleum in Danville. Memorials may be made in Warrens name to Provena Cancer Center or Carle Cancer Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com