By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Thursday, August 29, 2024
    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    First Southern Baptist Church, Flora, IL.

  • Service

    Thursday, August 29, 2024
    11:00 a.m.
    First Southern Baptist Church, Flora, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    We are saddened to announce Lindy Lynn Hosselton, Age 95, of Flora, IL, passed away at 12:30 am, August 24, 2024, at the Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

    Lindy was born on February 26, 1929, in Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois to William Seth and Dorothy (Mosely) Hosselton of Clay City, IL. In 1947 he graduated from Clay City High School. On July 31, 1948, he was united in marriage to Roberta Rule. They were married for 76 years.

    Lindy spent his early years farming with his father and then worked on the B&O Railroad as a communications operator from where he retired. While working at the B&O Railroad, he was also a part-time rural mail carrier and for several years ran a U-Pick strawberry patch located just south of Lincoln Grade School. He was a charter member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Flora, IL where he was a deacon of the church as well as other church related activities. Lindy and his wife Roberta loved traveling, visiting their grandchildren, friends, and relatives. For several years, Lindy and Roberta also enjoyed staying in Florida during the winter months and playing golf.

    Lindy is survived by his wife Roberta Hosselton; two children and spouses, Deborah (Hosselton) and Douglas Cosby, Jeff, and Laura Hosselton; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Cosby) Fox,  Noah Cosby, Rachel (Cosby) Leary, Nathan Hosselton, Natalie Hosselton, Olivia (Hosselton) Zdankiewicz, and Rebecca Hosselton; and eight great grandchildren.

    Preceding him death were his parents, and his siblings; Harold Hosselton, Claribelle (Hosselton) Davis, Gill Hosselton, Russell Hosselton, Joe Hosselton, and Luther Hosselton; and one great grandchild, R.J. Fox.

    Funeral services celebrating Lindy’s life will be held at the First Southern Baptist Church, 500 E. 12th St., Flora, IL, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, with Bro. David Starr officiating.

    Visitation will be held at the church prior to the funeral at 10:00 am, with funeral services following at 11:00 am. The burial will be in the Flora Garden of Memories near Flora.

    In loving memory of Lindy, memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home, Carmi, IL. and will be accepted at the church on the day of the services or funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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11 Condolences
 
  1. John Hosselton / August 26, 2024 at 6:58 pm

    Uncle Lindy & I shared the same birthday Feb 26. We had birthday cake together for many years. He was a fun uncle to be with.. The family has our sympathy.

  2. Linda Harrell Judd / August 27, 2024 at 6:29 am

    we will miss Lindy ! Enjoyed our time
    with him and Roberta Good people!

  3. KATHY BROOKS / August 27, 2024 at 7:47 am

    So sorry for your losss,Lindy was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.

  4. Larry and Sue Kramer / August 27, 2024 at 8:08 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you both now and in the days to come as you celebrate and remember this special man! So many good memories!

    Larry and Sue Kramer

  5. Larry Davis / August 27, 2024 at 9:07 am

    Sorry to hear about my Uncle Lindy.
    Our family’s condolences to Aunt Roberta (Bert) and cousins Debby and Doug.
    The B&O RR Job was the love of his life, after his family. We picked some strawberries at his huge patch, south of Lincoln School.
    Prayers for Uncle Lindy …
    Larry Davis & Family …

  6. Mark Hosselton / August 27, 2024 at 12:20 pm

    Will miss visiting him at gamily reunions listing to his stories he wds a verykinf and joyful man

  7. Randy Earl Dennis / August 28, 2024 at 6:27 am

    So sorry to here about Lindy passing I He was a good man always kind !! We are praying for his wife and family at this time!! God Bless

  8. Kimberly Collins Ojeda / August 28, 2024 at 9:50 am

    I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Hosselton’s passing. I went to Lincoln School where Mrs. Hosselton was the most amazing school secretary. We picked and ate many strawberries from their patch which is where we briefly met Mr. Hosselton. May God comfort your family during this time.

  9. Ruth (Tackitt) Trowbridge / August 28, 2024 at 12:30 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I loved Lindy and Bert. They were like another set of parents when I was a kid. Lindy always had hard candy that he would pass around at church. Most of my memories as a kid at Oak Street Baptist church includes them. I look forward to seeing Lindy in heaven some day. Oh how wonderful heaven will be. We are praying that the Lord Jesus will give you peace and comfort during this time of grief.

  10. Sandy & Andy Welch / August 28, 2024 at 6:40 pm

    I will always cherish Uncle Lindy and Aunt Bert coming to Coconut Creek, FL for our Mom (and his only sister) Claribelle Davis 90th birthday celebration. He was a very good man and lived as a good example for others. God bless Aunt Bert and all their family.

  11. Russell Nidiffer / August 29, 2024 at 9:23 pm

    Lindy and Roberta are one of the best people I have ever met. Lindy helped guide me back to Jesus. He was very influential in me joining The First Southern Baptist Church of Flora. I thank God that I got to know him.

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