His Legacy.... John R. Antill, age 84, of Middleburg, OH passed away Tuesday (Aug 7, 2007) at the Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, OH. He was born March 20, 1923 in Lebanon, OH a son of the late Isaac and Sophia Wise Antill.
John was a member of the Caldwell VFW Post # 4721, Dexter City American Legion Post # 418, Caldwell Moose Lodge 221 and retired from construction work. He served and protected his country in the U.S. Army during WWII fighting in 4 major battles in France, Germany & Belgium.
His Family... Surviving are his wife Evelyn Brotton Antill of the home, whom he married July 10 1947; 2 Sons Jack (Nancy) Antill of Caldwell, OH and Jeff Antill of Middleburg; 4 Grandchildren Jessica Antill, Bernie (Ryan) Moore, Isaac Antill and Kellie Antill; 2 Great-Grandchildren Drew Antill and Evie Moore; Granddaughter-in-law Marie Fleeman Antill; Also survived by several nieces, nephews and his dog PeeWee.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by Grandson Jackie R. Antill, 3 Sisters and 3 Brothers.
 
His Farewell Service... Graveside services will be observed Friday (Aug 10, 2007) at 11:00 AM at the Rado Ridge Cemetery near Middleburg with Rev. Thurman Harmon and Rev. Helen Lewis Officiating, where the Noble County Veteran Service Organizations will conduct military graveside services. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society Noble County, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 in John's Memory. Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell has been entrusted to care for the family.
 
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