Michael Wayne Crain

Michael W. Crain, 72, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, August 4, 2019, 2:55 AM, at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.  Michael was born on April 11, 1947, in Taylorville. He was the son of Henry and Nora (Conley) Crain. Mike is survived by his long-time friend, La Nita Pollard of Galesburg; daughters, Joy, Tara of Peoria and Wendy of Arkansas; five brothers, Dave (Ruth Ann) Crain of Ohio, Larry (Kathy) Crain of Orion, Pat (Lori) Crain of Florida, Steve Crain of Kankakee and Jarrett Thomas of Batavia; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Mike attended Roseville and Avon schools. He was a member of Avon High class of ’66. Mike worked as a contractor for many years. He retired as an insurance agent in 2009. After retirement, Mike kept busy as working as a greeter at Walmart. He always had a smile on his face. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He loved to attended his morning coffee group; was a member of the gun club. Mike loved to work with his hands. He enjoyed remodeling and carpentry. He also loved to go for drives in the country and collecting antiques.  The family would like to give special thanks to Heartland Healthcare and Bryan Crain for all their help and support during Mike’s illness.  Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10 am – 12 pm, at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home, Galesburg. Military rites will be conducted at Noon, at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded after visitation. A private burial of cremated remains will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials maybe donated to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Expressions of sympathy can be left to the family at www.watsonthomas.com .