SR2199 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald R. "Don" Bohannon of Godfrey, who passed away on November 6, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Don Bohannon was born in Benton, Kentucky to Charles Ray and Alma Elizabeth (Downing) Bohannon on October 18, 1940; he married Darlene Tepen at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton on July 21, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Don Bohannon retired from the Olin Corporation as a ballistics supervisor after 43 years; and

WHEREAS, Don Bohannon was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Alton; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing golf, and especially his grandchildren's sporting events; he was also an avid trap shooter and loved spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Don Bohannon is survived by his wife, Darlene; his children, Donald Lee (Melisa) Bohannon, Randal "Randy" (Cheri) Bohannon, Gretchen Joehl, and Brad (Stephanie) Bohannon; his grandchildren, Andy (Jessie) Bohannon, Megan (Ashley) Bohannon, Katie (Jeremy) Dunnagan, Emma Bohannon, Nick Bohannon, Lindsey Dover, Maddie Joehl, Nathan Joehl, Anna Joehl, Ryan Joehl, Jack Bohannon, and Ava Bohannon; his great-grandchildren, Ellie, Nolan, Lucas, Brynn, and Beau; his siblings, Charles Duane (Sandy) Bohannon, Judy (Dick) Morgan, Dennis (Sandy) Bohannon, Janice (Scott) Mourning, Jessie (Randy Camp) Davis, and Danny (Annette) Bohannon; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald R. "Don" Bohannon and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Don Bohannon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.