Louis Edward Amos, Sr.

Louis Edward Amos, Sr., 85, of Grayville, IL, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville. He was born December 7, 1928 in Evansville, IN, the son of William and Irene (Leatherland) Amos. He was married to Margaret (Gibbs) Amos and she preceded him in death on February 13, 2012.

Louis retired from Whirlpool in Evansville. He was a World War II and Korean War Army Veteran. Memberships include VFW Post 4276 and the American Legion, both in Mt. Carmel, IL; Masonic Lodge Inod Temple in St. Louis, MO; and for many years he was a member of the Grayville Fire Department.

Survivors include sons Louis (Collien) Amos of Keensburg, IL, Lyndon (Peggy) Amos of Fairfield, IL; daughter Rosie (Steve) Greathouse of Albion, IL; daughter-in-law Joni Amos of Grayville; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Rebecca L. Amos; and son Warren Wesley Amos.

Visitation and funeral are Friday, March 7th at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Visitation is at 10 am and funeral at noon. Burial with military rites will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, March 7, 2014 - 10am

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, March 7, 2014 - 12pm