Wiley E. “Gene” Bost's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2022 in Murphysboro, Illinois

Wiley E. “Gene” Bost

November 2, 1929 - August 8, 2022 (92 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Wiley E. “Gene” Bost's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2022 in Murphysboro, Illinois

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Crawshaw Funeral Home

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Wiley E. “Gene” Bost

November 2, 1929 - August 8, 2022 (92 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Wiley E. Bost Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wiley E. Bost (Murphysboro, Illinois), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 92, on August 8, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wiley J. "W. J." Bost and Hallie B. Bost (Nausley); his wife Peggy Darlene Craig of Pinckneyville; his brothers, Bill, Bob and J. R. Bost; his daughter-in-law Debra Whan Bost; his great grandchildren, Hallie and Ellianna Fred; and his brother-in-law Don Margenthaler.

He is survived by: his children, Milton Eugene "Snooks" Bost (Marcia) of Chatham, Deborah K. Pittman (Mike) of Murphysboro, Michael J. "Mike" Bost (Tracy) of Murphysboro and Daniel C. Bost (Judy) of Murphysboro; his grandchildren, Dafney Bost, Dirk Bost (Jennifer), Michael Pittman (Sara), Braden Bost (Dona), Steven Bost (Betsy), W. J. Pittman (Megan), Kasey Fred (Travis), Gavin Bost, Nathan Bost, Zachary Pittman, Kaitlin Rose (Chad), Danielle Kamerud (Andrew), Craig Bost and Caleb Bost (Jarissel); his sister Mary Lou Roberts (Jim) of Murphysboro; and his siblings-in-law, Jacquie Bost, Rose Bost, Sherry Margenthaler, Dana Epplin and Doug Lueker (Bet). He is also survived by nephews, nieces and cousins.

For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Elm Street Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawshaw Funeral Home



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August 12, 2022

Love, The Marshalls sent flowers

“In loving memory of Wiley E. Bost, Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead days. May you hold the loving memories of your grandpa forever in your hearts.”


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Aug 12

Masonic service

Elm Street Baptist Church
1907 Elm St, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Aug 12

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Elm Street Baptist Church
1907 Elm St, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Aug 13

Visitation

Murphysboro

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Aug 13

Celebration of life

Elm Street Baptist Church
1907 Elm St, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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