Earl Ham

Earl F. Ham, 89 of Aledo, IL formerly of Millersburg, IL died Monday, June 4, 2018 at home. Cremation has been accorded and there are no services. Burial will be at a later date in the National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Rock Island. Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo is in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund will be established and online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com.

Earl was born November 25, 1928 in Point Pleasant, IL to Dwight and Myrtle McCoy Ham. He attended the local schools. Earl married Jacil Carter Ham May 5, 1956 in Macomb, IL. She died December 9, 2012.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Earl retired from McLaughlin’s in Moline.

He enjoyed woodworking, working on cars and lawnmowers and especially traveling with his wife on his motorcycle.

Survivors include three daughters: Linda Estes of Moline, IL; Rhonda Cady of Aledo, IL; Brenda Hess of Mesa, AZ; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one sister: Freda Harn of Pekin, IL; one brother: Keith Ham of Bushnell, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jacil; three sons; one daughter; one grandchild; two brothers; two sons-in-law.