John Robert ENGRAM

Johnston City–John Robert Engram 73, of Johnston City, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 6:41 P.M. at the Heartland Reginal Medical Center in Marion.

Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City with Pastor Kim Lee-Brown. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery of Johnston City. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

John was born on February 1, 1947 in Herrin the son of Eugene and Janet (Thirlaway) Engram.

John was retired from Norge in Herrin. He was an avid Cardinal Fan and a supporter of Johnston City School Athletics. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Marion.

He is survived by a brother, Jerry Engram and wife Myrna of Benton Harbor, MI; a nephew, Jason Engram of Benton Harbor, MI; two aunts, Barbara Maroscher and husband Gus; and Betty Lee; a special cousin, Becky O'Neill and husband Larry; and numerous other cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.