Graydon Mendenhall Obituary

The world bids farewell to Graydon Mendenhall of Neoga, Illinois, born in Mattoon, Illinois, departing on July 22, 2024 at the age of 14. Graydon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his great-grandparents, Wayne Bell, Howard Henne, Loren Mendenhall and Imogene Mendenhall; his uncles, Thomas Junior Mendenhall and Robert Mendenall; and his niece Skailar Mendenhall.

He is survived by: his parents, Christopher Lee Mendenhall and Heather Bell Birdwell (Craig); his siblings, Sidney Mendenhall (Isabelle Brown) and Gage Mendenhall (Cameille); his stepsisters, Sierra Olinger, Breann Birdwell and Summer Birdwell; his grandparents, Denise Bell, Rick Bell, Thomas Mendenhall, Gwenn Mendenhall, Cathy Curl and Beulah Harbin; his great-grandparents, Naomi Henne and Marie Bell; his aunts and uncles, Sandra Ross (Jim), Melissa Wiley, Brendon Mann, Kelvin Wiley "Uncle Chicken" and Jason Bell; his great-uncle Jerry Mendenhall; his cousins, Kevin Wiley, Tori Cathy, Brooklyn Wiley, Justin Wiley, Reagan Kelley, Morgan Kelley and Jara Mendenhall; his nieces and nephews, Declan Brown, Charlotte Schafer, Paxton Schafer and Kasem Hartke; and his close friend Laurelynn Shuemaker.

Memorial donations in his honor may be given to Schilling Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.