Earl Selvy

April 10, 1940 - August 24, 2018

Earl Edward Selvy April 10, 1940 - August 24, 2018 Born in Blanche, KY and longtime resident of Channahon, Illinois passed away peacefully Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Gloria Selvy, sons, Jeff (Bridgett), Tim (dear friend, Sheila Baranski), son by marriage, Kenneth (Kathleen) Burman, grandchildren, Kyle, Tyler and Katelyn Selvy, Nathan Casto-Burman, Caleb and Aren Burman. Special nieces Barbara Ward, Brenda Selinger, Becky Sharpe and Vickie Hicks. Also, nephew George Hicks. Preceded in death by, parents, Elizy and Floella Selvy, wife Nancy Selvy, brother, Muril Selvy, sisters, Willa Cox and Phyllis Arnett, niece Kathe Hicks. Also, mother in law Margaret Lambert. Earl retired from Banner/Western and was a proud member of Teamsters Local 179. He was a longtime baseball coach for the Channahon Baseball League. An avid bottle collector and member of the Joliet Bottle Club. He enjoyed playing his Gibson guitar and watching the Chicago Cubs play ball. His love for fishing started as a young boy in Norris Lake, TN and his passion for fishing continued with his favorite spots of Dale Hollow, TN, Hayward, WI, Canadian Lakes and Big Bass Fishing Tournaments at Lake of the Ozarks, MO. He was a wonderful grandfather and loved spending time with all of his grandchildren. His colorful wit and smile touched the lives of all those who knew him. He will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Funeral Service for Earl E. Selvy will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W Ford Rd, Channahon. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet. Visitation Tuesday, August 28, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. For information www.themapleffuneralhome.com