Joseph Scribner

Joseph Dean Scribner, Sr., 81, of Sullivan, passed away 3:49 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Bilyeu Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Joseph was born December 17, 1938, in Moweaqua; the son of John Henry and Ida Ruth (Cooper) Scribner. He married June Akin on September 10, 1956, in Decatur; she survives. Joseph was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, June of Sullivan; sons, Joe (Gail) Scribner, Jr., of Sullivan, Dan Scribner of Sullivan and Dave (Brenda) Scribner of Sullivan; sister, Hannah Nance of Mattoon. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com