Eldon Swearingen

Eldon Lee Swearingen, 78, of Pekin passed away at 1:35 PM Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Timercreek Rehab and Healthcare in Pekin. Eldon was born on March 19, 1941 in Hanna City, IL to Glen and Irene (Fisher) Swearingen. He married Linda Ulrich on May 28, 1961. She passed away April 2, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and four brothers. Surviving are: one son, Jason (Abigail) Swearingen of Morton; two daughters, Michelle (Daniel) Watson of Pekin, Stefanie (Michael) Wilson of Pekin; seven grandchildren, Dane and Danielle Watson, Falynn Swearingen, Mikayla (Brandon) Clark, Autumn, Cailin and Erin Wilson; one brother, Allen Swearingen of Hanna City; three sisters, Leona Seipel of Farmington, Beverly (Melvin) Thompson of Pekin and Sandra Simmons of Peoria. Eldon worked for Caterpillar on the assembly line retiring in 1999 after 30 plus years. He was a member of the UAW. He enjoyed antique cars, airplanes, drag racing and woodworking. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Eldon's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Timbercreek Rehab and Healthcare for the outstanding care Eldon received. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr., Pekin with Rev. Lauren Padgett officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday July 17th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 614 W. Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614. Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554 Funeral Service Thursday, July 18, 2019 10:30 AM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Wednesday, July 17, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554