By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, July 5, 2021

    4:00 to 8:00 pm and

    Tuesday, July 6, 2021

    9:00 to 10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Service

    Tuesday, July 6, 2021

    10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

     

  • Full Obituary

    Dale W. Lindley, 79, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Christian Hospital.

    Dale was born December 9, 1941, to Harold and Alvina (nee Kohlmiller) Lindley in Pierron, IL.  On October 23, 1965, he married Sharon Stewart in Pocahontas, IL.

    A Navy veteran, Dale traveled the world and served aboard the USS Lexington (Air-Craft Carrier), USS Currituck (Sea Plane Tender), USS Somers (Guided Missile Destroyer), USS Badger (Destroyer Escort), and USS Dwight D Eisenhower (Air-Craft Carrier), retiring as a Chief Storekeeper (E7), a career spanning from 1959 to 1978. After his retirement from the Navy, Dale started working as a Spares Analyst with McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, from September 1978 to his retirement in October 2007.  During those years, he also earned his BS in Business Management from Columbia College.

    Dale was very Patriotic, being a proud member of the American Legion 1104, in Pocahontas, IL.  He coached the Pocahontas Little League baseball and softball from 1978 through 2019, being a president for many years.  Dale also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and took time to care for his Uncle Robert.  In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling and gardening.  Dale always put others before himself and never knew a stranger. He was a wonderful Dad, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Alvina Lindley; step-mother, Pearl Lindley; wife, Sharon Lindley; uncle, Robert Long; brother, Clifton (Marilyn) Lindley; sister, Helen (Chuck) Hoyt; sister-in-law, Judith Lindley; grandson, Jacob Arter.

    He is survived by his children, April (Dan) Blankenship, Suzanne (James) Arter, David (Shawna) Lindley, Jan (Michael) Koonce; grandchildren, Crystal (Matthew) Blankenship, Haley (Christopher) Robinson, Brittany Arter, Dalten, Caleb, Adrea and Aaron Lindley; two great-grandchildren, Jase and Sloane Blankenship; brother, Ronald Lindley; nieces and nephews.

    Memorials may be made to Pocahontas Little League or the American Legion Post 1104 in Pocahontas, IL.

    Visitation: Monday, July 5, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 9:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 10:00 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Clergy: Dr. Nate Bock, First Baptist Maryville

    Interment: Robinson Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Judith Hooton / July 2, 2021 at 8:35 am

    So sorry for your loss.

  2. Warren Minton / July 2, 2021 at 9:03 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

  3. Trish / July 2, 2021 at 10:42 am

    I met and was trained by Dale at McDonnell Douglas. He was such an inspiration who helped me gain confidence in my work. He was even like an uncle guiding me through tough times, always filled with wisdom to me. He encouraged me a great deal! He is one who will be really missed.

  4. Sue Kessinger / July 2, 2021 at 11:54 am

    I worked with Dale at Boeing and have to say he was one of the nicest men and we missed him when he retired. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

  5. George mcdonald / July 3, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    I serviced on CVN69, with Dale , he was a great Chief and friend. Was one of Chief’s who showed me how to be a Chief. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

  6. Mary Pettus / July 4, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    So sorry for your loss!! Sweet man!!!!

  7. Taylor Miller / July 6, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    loving mentor, friend, and coach RIP Grandpa Dale 😢 🙏 💔

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