Floyd G. Rednour

CAIRO, Ill. -- Floyd G. Rednour, 79, of Cairo, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, at Meridian Manor Nursing Home in Mounds, Ill.

Born March 30, 1922, in Smithland, Ky., he was a machinist with the Burkart Foam Co. in Cairo until his retirement.

Rednour was a member of First Southern Baptist Church and was married to Nellie B. Rednour, who died in 1993.

A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, Rednour received the Bronze Star for combat action. He was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include four sons, Jerry and Nelson Rednour both of Cairo, Nicky Rednour of Kentucky and Joe Rednour of Oklahoma; two sisters, Ella Mae Powell and Peggy Sue Rednour, both of Florida; a close friend, Eve Childress of Cape Girardeau; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, a son and a grandson.

Friends may call from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday at the Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo.

Funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Piggs officiating. Interment will follow in Mound City National Cemetery with full military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8891 of Pulaski County.