Jack P. McDermott, 54, of Goreville, Illinois died Friday, November 10, 2006, 11:00 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Jack was born on June 3, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois a son to James Robert McDermott & Wanita Gladys (Cole) McDermott.

He married Sheryl Reed on September 12, 1976 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and she survives.

He was a Truck Driver for Thomason Trucking.

In honor of his wishes, he will be cremated and a Private Burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Mt. Vernon at a later date. Greetings of friends will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2006 from 5 to 7:00PM at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Survivors include Wife: Sheryl McDermott of Goreville, Illinois; 2 Sons: Kyle McDermott of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Ryan McDermott of Goreville, Illinois; 3 Brothers: James McDermott and wife Frances of Dix, Illinois, Joe McDermott and wife Cassie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and John McDermott of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 1 Step Sister: Fiona Ailey and husband Wendall of Woodland, Illinois; Stepfather: Ferde Rettke of Woodland, Illinois; Father and Mother-in-law: Robert and Evadene Reed of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Several Nieces and Nephews survive and many friends.

His parents and several aunts and uncles preceded him in death.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Shriner's Hospital for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Source: Register-News, Mt Vernon IL
Date: Unknown
Submitted by: Janice Staples