Carlos L. Gurley

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Carlos L. Gurley, 84, of Alto Pass, IL passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his residence in Illinois. \ \ He was born September 21, 1929 to the late Toney Gurley and Carrie Swink Gurley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Jackson Gurley; two sisters, and one brother. \ \ Mr. Gurley retired from Illinois Central Railroad. where he worked in communications after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Greater Lighthouse Church while living in Madisonville, KY and was a member of Alto Pass Full Gospel Pentecostal Church for the past year. He enjoyed working in the yard and fishing. He was active in the church and doing the Lord's work. \ \ He is survived by one daughter, Lori (Dale) Duncan of Steger, IL; three sons, Carlos W. (Sharon) Gurley of Alto Pass; William L. (Peggy) Gurley of Jonesboro, IL; and Michael A. (Melissa) Gurley, Bourbonnais, IL; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. \ \ Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Greater Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with Rev. Ronnie Hendricks and Rev. Bill Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. \ \ Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Saturday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home and from 1:00 until service time at the church on Sunday. \ \ Pallbearers will be Michael Gurley, Anthony Andreatta, Jonathon Andreatta, Bradley Duncan, Carlos Daniel Gurley, and Brandon Dunne. \ \