Wm. A. Lisenby Funeral Friday

William A. Lisenby, 65, died at his home, 917 S. 10th street, early Sunday night, after an illness of several months. He was 65 years, nine months and 12 days of age.

Funeral services will be held at the Nazarene church in Mt. Vernon at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in East Salem cemetery. The Rev. E. C. Hester of Galesburg will be in charge of the rites.

He was born in Jefferson County, the son of James and Flora Belle (Short) Lisenby. He was a retired farmer.

He is survived by his wife, the former Addie Mae Yearwood; two daughters, Mrs. Mable Hunt of Woodstock, Ill., and Mrs. Verneda Whitson of Mt. Vernon; three sons, Woodrow of Mt. Vernon, George of McHenry, Ill., and Fordyce of Chicago.

Also surviving are two brothers, Frank and Arthur of Mt. Vernon and three sisters, Mrs. Nelle King, Mrs. Almeda Yearwood, and Mrs. Stella Humphrey, all of Mt. Vernon.

The body is at the home, 917 S. 10th street, where friends may call.

Mt. Vernon Register News
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1942
Submitted by: Lori Lisenby Leonard
Relationship: Great Granddaughter