Verne B. Powley, 80, of
Peoria, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Unity Point Health
Methodist in Peoria.
A Memorial Visitation will
be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020 at University United Methodist
Church in Peoria, where Verne was a member. A private graveside service will be
held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Verne was born on June 1,
1939 in Peoria, the son of Verne O. and Mildred (Strickler) Powley. He married
Nancy Willard on September 27, 1959 in Peoria. She survives. He was preceded in
death by his parents; sister, Joyce Choate; and an infant daughter, Leeann.
He is survived by his wife,
Nancy of West Peoria; sons, Jack (Lori) Powley of Peoria and Charles (Debra) Powley
of Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Amber (Mike) Szuch and Austin (Harley) Powley;
great grandson, Nolan Szuch; five step grandchildren; and ten step great
grandchildren.
Verne proudly serviced in
the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. He then worked as a clerk for
the United States Postal Service in the downtown Peoria office for thirty-one
years. He also worked in the mailrooms at Flemming and Potter for six years and
CEFCU for fourteen years.
He was a Scout Master for
Boy Scout Troop 140 for several years. He was a director of the Chicago Cubs
Boosters for 20 years and a past board member of the Arthritis Foundation.
He also volunteered at Unity Point Health Methodist. Verne and his wife, Nancy, played an essential part in making West Peoria into
a city. He was one of the first aldermen to serve West Peoria.
Memorial contributions may
be made in Verne’s memory to the American Lung Association, Peoria Humane
Society or to his church.
Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.