Melvin L. Christenberry Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin L. Christenberry Sr. of Paris, Illinois, born in Terre Haute, Indiana, who passed away on February 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Arthur Christenberry and Lela Christenberry (Crume). He is survived by : his children, Melvin Christenberry, Jr. (Teresa) of Paris, Kathy Johnson (Kyle) of Paris, Robert Christenberry (Kibbie) of Pekin, Shelly Wilson (Sam) of Decatur, Peggy Weddle (Darrin) of Herrin, Christy Buchanan (Benjamin) of Vermilion and Michael Christenberry (Leanna) of Brocton; and his grandchildren, Ashley, Cody, Sheila, Arron, Carley, Chaslyn, Octavia, Victoria, Zebulun, Jonathan, Heather, Chelsy, Jacob, Chandra, Jeremy, Briana, Hailey, Coltin, Chandara, Shaylun, Mialynn, Saydin, Mydinn, Vadulyn and Vlaydinn. He is also survived by thirty two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister; one brother; and one half brother.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made the Edgar County.