Fairbury – George H. Popejoy, 84, of Fairbury, formerly of Cropsey passed away peacefully at 11:30pm February 3, 2010 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Funeral service for George will be at 11:30am Saturday, February 6, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Fairbury with visitation one hour prior to services. Pastor Steve Anderson will be officiating.

Burial will be in Cropsey Cemetery, Cropsey, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4-8:00pm, Friday, February 5, 2010 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.

George was born October 23, 1925 in Cropsey the son of Charles Henry and Lena Louise Marie Nolte Popejoy.

He married Sherrill Taylor (Zimmerman) of Anchor in 1949. He then married Judy Addlesperger in 1982 and she accompanied him in his final days.

He and Sherrill raised three sons, Paul (Elaine) of Ellsworth, Ray (Susan) of Fairbury, and Greg (Kathy) of Fairbury; six grandchildren, Dustin (Tess) Popejoy, Beau (Jodi) Popejoy, John (Brenda) Popejoy, Jaime (Craig) Cook, Tyler Popejoy and Abby Popejoy; two great grandchildren, Asher and Charlee Popejoy; and one brother Charles Popejoy in Florida. He is also survived by his special companion Bristol his dog.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Herbert Popejoy and one sister, Mary (Jake) Lukenbill.

George was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during WWII in the South Pacific.

He went to Lineman's School and served as one for Eastern Illinois Electric for 37 years retiring in 1989. During those years he also worked for Cropsey Township in road maintenance and was the Cropsey Water Commissioner.

George will most be remembered for his light hearted attitude and the love he showed his family daily. If the way to measure a man is by counting his friends George Popejoy maintained a very large presence. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club or the Brian J. Munz Safety Complex.