Mr. Kenneth B. Treat

Kenneth B. Treat Age: 78 years A resident of rural Ozark, Illinois. Passed away Monday evening, December 12, 2011, at 7:53 PM, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born January 31, 1933 in Johnson County Illinois. He was the son of Clarence Treat and Blanche (Breeden) Treat. Kenneth was united in marriage to Mary Belle Reynolds on February 18, 1954 in Saline County Illinois. She survives. In addition to his wife, Kenneth is survived by: A Daughter – Sheila Dowdy, and her husband Kevin, of Harrisburg, Illinois A Son – Barry Treat, and his wife Pam, of Ozark, Illinois 4 Grandchildren – Kaci and Kollin Dowdy Emme and Owen Treat 2 Sisters - Mary Williams of Marion, Illinois Joann Cluster of Marion, Illinois 3 Brothers – Ed Treat, and his wife Sue, of Marion, Illinois Harry Lee Treat of New Burnside, Illinois Don Treat, and his wife Brenda, of Ozark, Illinois Nieces and Nephews In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by: 2 Sisters – Kathern Rose Douglas and Judy Treat 2 Brothers – Jim Treat and Bill Treat Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran. He served from 1953-1955 and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. Kenneth was employed as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local # 318 and had worked at the Will Scarlet Coal Mine. Kenneth retired in 1998. Kenneth loved horseback riding and was a member of the Pope County Saddle Club and the Heartland Mule Club. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan and Harrisburg Bulldog baseball fan. In years past, Kenneth and Mary Belle had enjoyed square dancing. Kenneth was a man of high moral character. He was hard working and well respected. Even though Kenneth was a private man in many ways, he never missed an opportunity to help a neighbor in any way that he could. Kenneth was a good family man and loved his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He cherished the time he spent with them. In recent years, Kenneth came to the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a devoted and faithful Christian. Kenneth demonstrated his dedication to the Lord in many ways and attended the First Pentecostal Church in Ozark, where he loved to feel the touch of the Holy Spirit. Funeral services will be held Friday morning, December 16, 2011, at 11 AM at the First Pentecostal Church in Ozark. Brother Jeff Treat will officiate. Burial will be in the Wise-Robinson Cemetery near Ozark. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post # 5222 of Vienna and the Illinois National Guard Burial Honors Detail. Visitation will be after 4 PM Thursday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna and from 10 AM – 11 AM Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Pentecostal Church, c/o Hazel Harris, 750 Ozark Road, Ozark, IL 62972 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 402 E. Plaza Drive, Suite 4, Carterville, IL 62918.

Mr. Kenneth B. Treat

January 31, 1933 - December 12, 2011