Richard Slightom

Richard “Satch” D. Slightom, 61, of Streator passed away at 12:15 PM Wednesday (March 13, 2019) at his residence.

A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church in Palmyra, Illinois.  Rev. Jim Allen will officiate  Cremation rites have been accorded.

The Hagi & Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was born on September 4, 1957 in Springfield, IL to Gerald D. & Bernice (Reubart) Slightom.  He was formerly married to the former Billie Stouffe.

He is survived by his children:  Jeremy (Dusti) Slightom of Streator and Ashley (Mike) Narankevicius of Leominster, MA; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jason Slightom.

He had worked at Mid-American Machinery in Virden, IL and retired from the Girard School System as a custodian.

He loved music especially classic rock and he collected records.

Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.

Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.hagifuneralhome.com