Carlton "Carl" W. Heifner, 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 9:05 p.m., on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Carl was born on September 3, 1946, to William and Ida (Poynor) Heifner in Hamilton County, IL. He retired as a Park Ranger from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. On May 11, 2005, he married Dixie Gaither.
He was a member of Plaster Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a dear friend. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, working in his garden and landscaping.
Mr. Heifner is survived by his loving spouse of 11 years, Dixie Heifner; a brother and two sisters, James "Jim" R. Heifner and wife Patty of Akin, IL, Barbara Wyant of Benton, IL and Darlene Roberts and husband John of Rural Dale, IL; three step-children, Freddy Isaacs of Eldorado, IL, Steven Isaacs and Michael Isaacs both of Thompsonville, IL; seven grandchildren, Jason Isaacs, Noah Isaacs, Isabella Isaacs, Billy Brannon, Charlie Horn, Bambi Horn, Johnny Horn; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brother, Charles Heifner and John Heifner; a brother-in-law, John Wyant; a niece, Kelley Robles-Dewitt and a great-niece, Lavera Robles.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016, 12:00 pm at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Rev. Kent Dunford, officiating. Burial will follow services at Plasters Cemetery, Thompsonville, IL.
The Heifner family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Memorials contributions may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.