Ronald L. Albright

Marion Ronald L. Albright, 88, of Charleston, IL formerly of Marion, died Friday, June 11, 2004 at 8:42 A.M. at the home of a family friend, Lisa Hill Doughty in Charleston, IL. Ronald was born January 25, 1916 to Fred D. and Lillian Mae (Rush) Albright in Creal Springs. He married Mable Frances Parks on December 24, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Mo and she survives in Charleston, IL. Ronald and Mable were the owners of Albrights Clothing Store in downtown Marion for 44 years from 1955 1999. He was active in the First United Methodist Church serving as Sunday School Superintendent for 50 years. Ronald was a founding member of the Marion Kiwanis Club and in 1997 he received the Marion Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. He was an Army veteran of WWII earning the rank of Sergeant; he served in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) for 3 years. Ronald was a former employee of the Hotel State and F.W. Woolworths in Marion. He enjoyed riding horses and caring for his rose garden. Survivors include: Wife Mable of Charleston, IL, Brother Stanley Rush Albright and his wife Faye of Marion, Niece Carol J. Stilley and husband Charles of Marion, Nephew Kim Conley and wife Tricia of Herrin, Niece Linda Hancock and husband John of Marion, Special Family Friends Lisa Hill Doughty, her husband Trevor and their three sons Darin, Derik and Dylan of Charleston, IL, Several Great nieces and nephews. Preceded by: Parents, Sisters Doris Winfred Hadggega, Mildred Louise Conley and Eileen Mae Albright, Brother Loren Frank Albright. Funeral services will be Friday, June 18, 2004 at 2:30 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Marion with Rev. Victor Long officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the VFW Post #1301 and American Legion Post #147 of Marion. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at the church. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 208 W. Main, Marion, Illinois 62959 or the Lincolnland Hospice, c/o Sarah Bush Lincoln Foundation, 700 W. Lincoln, Suite 800, Charleston, IL 61920. Envelopes will be available at the church or at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.