Frank & Bright Funeral Home
John Dulaney
Mar 5th, 1930 - Mar 17th, 2022John Arthur Dulaney, age 92, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday night, March 17, 2022, at Clay County Hospital.
He was born March 5, 1930, in Flora, the son of Ray Abraham and Mary Elizabeth (McGrew) Dulaney. He was united in marriage to Betty Ann Patridge on August 16, 1958, and together they shared 59 wedding anniversaries until her death January 11, 2018.
John worked on oil pulling units over the years, for company names like Welch, Smith, Abner, and Union Oil. He also worked at Ames Sawmill in Clay City for 25 years. John took pride in mowing and making things look nice around his yard, attending auctions, enjoying bluegrass music, and drinking morning coffee with his buddies. In his younger days, he spent lots of time hunting and fishing.
He is survived by 4 daughters: Carla (Donnie) Evans of Clay City, Charlotte Dulaney of Clay City, Sue Russell of Flora, and Mary (Lee) Cox of Florida; grandchildren: Shane Dulaney of Clay City, Bridgett (Josh) Shafer of Olney, Joshua Taylor of Noble, Misty (Sam) Garrett of Flora, George Russell of Flora, James Russell of Flora, and Christopher (Gail) Cox of Florida; great-grandchildren: Baylee Shafer, Jaelynn Taylor, Maysen Shafer, Calvin Garrett, Timothy Russell, and Faith Russell; a sister: Mary Frances “Frankie” Benson of Olney; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Mary Dulaney; wife: Betty Dulaney; and siblings: James Charles “Jim” Dulaney, William Edward “Bill” Dulaney, Helen Marie “Sis” Hart, Robert Eugene “Gene” Dulaney, Margaret Nell “Marg” Perrine, Dorothy Lucille “Lagle” Burgess, and Jane Ann “Bert” Leathers Ewing.
Private services will be held with interment in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Health Department and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com