Greg was a hard-working family man. He worked for many years in the coal mines and retired as a mine manager from Peabody Coal Company in Marissa, IL. He was a generous man who enjoyed all his electronics. Greg could never have enough gadgets or black t-shirts. He loved animals, especially his companion Charley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Georgia L., nee West, Moake; a brother, Charles “Eddie” Moake, Jr; and a sister, Judith Etling, nee Moake;
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Moake-Grayson of New Baden, IL;
two grandchildren, Anna and Emmie Grayson;
a brother, Clifton Ward (Penney) Moake of Mascoutah, IL;
a sister, Joan E. Moake of Glen Carbon, IL;
four nephews, Brian Akridge, Richard (Melanie) Smith, Shawn (Amy) Moake,
and Zebulon Moake;
two nieces, Nicole (Kevin) Kueker and Rachael Moake;
and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces, and great nephews.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Jennifer Moake-Grayson. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL.
Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.