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Oct 30th, 1950 - Feb 4th, 2023Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Clay City Cemetery
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home
David Leon Lister, age 72, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2023, at his home.
He was born October 30, 1950, in Flora, the son of Kenneth and Myrtle (Welch) Lister. He was united in marriage to Diane Josephine Arnold on October 30, 1971, in Flora and together they have shared 51 wedding anniversaries.
Dave served in the Army during Vietnam and was a member of the Clay City American Legion. He had worked for Roadmaster, Marathon, Sparton Manufacturing, and HELLA Electronics. He was a dedicated member of the Clay City Fire Department, serving several years as the Assistant Chief and spending countless hours at the station. Dave enjoyed time spent fishing, hunting, and trapping.
He is survived by his wife: Diane Lister of Clay City; 4 children: Kerry (Barton) Powers of Clay City, Kathy (Michael) Seals of Clay City, Mary (J.D.) Edgington of Clay City, and Michael Lister (Tabitha Fancher) of Flora; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister: Thelma (Art) Maglone of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a brother: Marvin (Pat) Lister of Phoenix, Arizona; and a sister-in-law: Anita (Melvin) Walker of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson: Drake Hill; siblings: Eileen (Harlen) Cochran, Kenneth Wayne Lister, and Glen Ray Lister; sisters-in-law: Judy Kocher and Theresa Thomas; mother and father-in-law: Theodore and Della Arnold; and a nephew: Rob Cochran.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay City Fire Department and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Sorry for your be loss.
Prayers for the family. Dave was a great man.
So sad to hear about Dave worked with him at Hella. He was a great guy
sorry for your loss I don't remember Dave but I lived next door to the family in Sailor Spring hello marvin
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
So sorry to hear this! Prayers for comfort for his family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So very to hear of David's passing. He and my father John Spitzner worked closely together at Hella. I know my dad is welcoming him with Hey Lister! They can now once again pick on eachother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My husband Jay always had a great time with Dave at work and goofin off outside of work.
Dave was a great guy! We’ll miss him!
So for your loss. Worked with Dave at Hella. He was a very good guy. Prayers for the family.
My deepest sympathies for you all.
I worked with Dave at Hella, he was a very colorful technician, and everybody knew which crockpot was his during a potluck. And his father looked after a very unique young lady, let's say P.R. is is her initials. Rest in peace, my dear friend, you serve your community and your family well. And you risk your own life for the life of our country, and the ability to maintain our freedom. The body of our comrade returns to the dust from which it came, and the soul returns to God, who gave it.
Miss ya Dave, was always fun to work with you. And duck the door panels ae coming......LOL.. May you fish as long as you want..
A special friend to so many.
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for all the family.
I grew up living next to Leon. Man did we have lots of fun times . Ox town Fish frys with Leon, Bill, and Glen was always the best
Sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy. Spent countless hours with him at the Fire Station. He was a valued asset to Clay City in his years of service. He loved volunteering and could always be counted on. You will be missed Dave.
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Leon, he had a heart of Gold and was one of a kind! I'll never forget him!
S[and for your loss
I'm so very sorry for your loss...my thoughts and prayers for the family and friends,
Sorry for your loss
Condolences to the Lister family, especially to Leon’s wife , children & grandchildren. And, to Thelma & Art Maglone. II Cor. 1:2,3, & 4. Sending you comfort that I have received from the Lord! God bless with His amazing grace & peace!
Love ❤ to my Uncle Leon! My prayers go out to my remaining Lister family members. May your memories bring you peace.
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