Herbert M. Widdowson
Herbert M. Widdowson of Springfield, IL, formerly of Carrollton, IL, died surrounded by loving family at 9:00 am Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was born October 10, 1926 in Morgan County, IL to James M. and Pauline Hackley Widdowson. He married Helen G. Richards in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1995. He is also preceded in death by his parents and daughter Wendy Widdowson.
Survivors include two daughters Jane W. Richards of Dallas, TX; Rev. Mary W. Martin of Princeton, TX; two granddaughters Elizabeth A. Martin of Princeton, TX; Rebecca K. Martin of Princeton, TX; also surviving is his devoted, loving companion Mary L. Adkinson of Springfield, IL and her daughter Kim (Robert) Ruff.
Herbert attended Carrollton Public Schools and graduated from the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines in WWII and the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He owned and operated the J.M. Widdowson & Son Lumber Company in Carrollton until he retired in 1986. He was a director of the Greene County National Bank in Carrollton now known as the CNA Bank and Trust in Carrollton for many years. Herbert was a lifetime member of the Masons and Ansar Shrine of Springfield, IL. He belonged to Court 20, Royal Order of Jesters of Springfield, IL. He was an active member of the Ansar Jazz Band, an avid golfer and enjoyed spending the winter months in Naples, FL.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Thomas Christell officiating.
Immediately following the memorial service, the family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Carrollton, PO Box 293, Carrollton, IL 62016.
Greg and Carol Olmstead posted on 3/16/13
Mary and Jane, Although Greg and I were on vacation when your father passed away we were thinking of him and both of you. We knew he was gravely ill and only prayed he would be relieved of his suffering. After working for hospice I know of the circumstances and feel relieved for you in the knowledge that your parents are together now. "The gift of God is eternal life."