Numon S. Posey

Numon S. "Pete" Posey, 94, of Waterloo, IL, graduated to his heavenly home on April 7, 2025. He was born February 11, 1931, in Tuscumbia, AL.

He is survived by his second wife Alma Posey (nee Williams); daughters Pamela (Gary) Margalski, Dawn (Thomas) Harris, and Jill (David) Nance; daughter-in-law Michelle Posey; bonus daughters Pam (Mark) Alexander and Sherrie (Mike) Pearse; grandchildren Jason Rey, Jerod (Erin) Posey, Jamie (Manuel) Rivera, Brittany (Tyler) Miller, Adam (Dana) Harris, Bethany (Ben) Muehleisen, Lindsay Harris, Mariah (John) Silvestry, Serena (Adam) Honaker, David (Sandi) Nance, Shanon (Juan) Mercado, Dana Alexander, Nickolas (Rachel) Alexander, Virgil Noah, Lucas Pearse, and Chelsea (Jon) Greene; great grandchildren; brother Raymond Posey; sisters Dessie Prince, and Joyce Posey Guebert; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his wife Leona Jean Posey, nee Bazzel; son Bruce A. Posey; parents John W. and Susie (nee Pounders) Posey; brothers Freeman, Leeman, Truman, Butch, and Bill Posey; sisters Ernestine Myhan, Glenda Byrd, Ilene Vandiver, and Linda Sue Wayland.

Pete was the second oldest of thirteen children. He left his home in Alabama at the age of 16 to start a new chapter in his life in St. Louis. It wasn't long before he met the love of his life, Jeannie. Her father pastored the First Pentecostal Church in Waterloo and in order to date her he was required to attend their church. His future father-in-law soon appointed him to the position of song leader, which he continued for the next forty-five years. He was accompanied all those years by his wife, Jeannie, who was the church pianist. During those years, he also served in many different areas of the church as his life centered around serving others. During the last fourteen years he was a member of Life Community Church, where he was involved in different ministries. He impacted many lives!

Pete was a self taught carpenter who built 5 family homes. He also played a large part in building New Life Church. During this time he also worked a full time job at Alton & Southern Railroad where he retired after 37 years of service. In his spare time and after retiring he enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading and eating dessert! The man definitely had a sweet tooth! He was always helping family and friends with various building projects and anything else they needed as he truly thrived on helping others!

Our dad was the most awesome father and loving grandfather. A friend to anyone in need. He loved God and loved people, served God and served people all the days of his life.

He truly led by example and was our hero!

Visitation:
12 PM to 2 PM Friday, April 11, 2025 at New Life Church in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
2 PM Friday, April 11, 2025 at New Life Church in Waterloo, IL