Kevin Dale Tindall, 52, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday (May 4, 2012) at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.
A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday (May 7, 2012) at First Baptist Church of Mt. Zion, 720 West Main St. Mt. Zion, IL. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 on Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Mt. Zion, designated for International Mission trips. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kevin was born on October 27, 1959 in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Rubie Rucker and Nancy (Gibbs) Tindall. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 9. Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Macon High School, Macon, IL and a 1982 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Zion where he served as a Sunday School teacher and on the church mission team to New Orleans, LA in 2009. Kevin was employed by R.V. Evans, Decatur, IL for 17 years. He was a coin collector and a Civil War buff. He enjoyed antiquing, traveling and gardening. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Illini fan. Kevin married Kristie (Smith) Tubbs on April 21, 2007.
Surviving is his wife whom he cherished: Kristie Tindall of Decatur, IL; parents: Rucker and Nancy Tindall of Decatur, IL; brothers: Keith (Debbie) Tindall of Cedar Rapids, IA, Eugene (Anne) Tindall of Neosho, MO; nieces: Jamie (Clay) Schumacher, Sara Tindall and Allison Tindall; nephew: 2nd Lt. (USAF) Aaron Tindall; great niece: Grace Schumacher; Kevin was also blessed with many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
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| Janice (Metzger) Berry |
Condolences to the Tindall Family |
May 7, 2012 |
Dear Tindall Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Kevin's passing. You have my deepest sympathies and are in my prayers. Kevin was a few years youner than me in school, but I remember all three boys, especially Keith, who was the oldest. May God be with his wife, parents, and surviving family. And, Mr. Tindall, who I knew quite well, great teacher, had you the first year you came to Macon when I was in the 7th grade for science. Just know that I've been thinking of all of you in this difficult time.
Sincerely, Janice (Metzger) Berry
| James "Spike" Roberts |
Associate Judge Fourth Judicial Circuit, Hillsboro |
May 7, 2012 |
Dear Tindall Family,
Please accept my hearfelt sympathies and condolences for your loss.
I was a friend of Kevin's at Eastern Illinois University from 1979 -1982.
Kevin's knickname at school was "Bake", a derivitive of being from Macon. My knickname was "Spike", I'm still not sure where that came from... I moved to 5th floor Carman Hall in 1979 and Kevin lived 2 doors down the hall with Mike "Turk" Turkalja (sp?). The next year my roomate Gene "Bear" O'Shea and I moved to 3rd floor Thomas Hall and so did Bake & Turk. We spent countless hours playing backgammon, watching M*A*S*H* reruns and hanging out. Kevin was very witty and a great deal of fun to be around. Unfortunately, we only stayed in touch for a few years after graduating from EIU, we all kinda went our separate ways after EIU-- (I went on to law school at SIU-C and returned to my home town of Hillsboro to practice law in 1987)
I was saddened to learn of Kevin's passing from a mutual friend from Eastern.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to know him, I have many fond memories of time spent with him in our youth.
Again, I offer my sympathies to Kevin's wife, parents and survivng family.
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| Jim Dyer |
Kevin Tindall See You later |
May 7, 2012 |
Kevin, and I spent the last seventeen years working together and developed a close relationship. We had similiar interests in sports, Civil War talk, and espicially coin collecting. Many times we would go to coin auctions thru the years and we always competed against each other on the best deals. I would see him often at the Illini football games, and other events, but the most important apsect about Kevin was his laughter and friendship which I will always remember and hold dear to my heart. Words can't express the feelings I have right now about Kevin, but I know he is at Peace and celebrating in Heaven.
I won't say good bye, but rather see you later, and enjoy the memories for my lifetime.
Jim Dyer
| Ruthine Wisdom Gober |
Student of Mr. R. R. Tindall |
May 6, 2012 |
Dear Mr. Tindall and Family,
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to all during this difficult time. May God bless and be with you. I never met your son but I remember you were expecting him the year I graduated from Bunker High.
Sincerely,
Ruthine Wisdom Gober
| Kelly & Tina Evans |
Our Heartfelt Thoughts to The Tindall Family |
May 6, 2012 |
Kristie and The Tindall Family~
May you know how much we are thinking of you all at this very difficult time. May the many joyous memories of his life and friendship remind us of the wonderful gift that God shared with us all. Our prayers are with you all today and in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kelly & Tina Evans and your friends at The R.V. Evans Company
| Pat Lockwood-Carpenter |
condolences to the Tindall family |
May 6, 2012 |
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God give you peace and comfort and that He continue to uplift everyone during this difficult time.
Pat Lockwood-Carpenter
| Carol Ater-Rozanski |
The Tindall Family |
May 6, 2012 |
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will always remember Kevin as the nice and funny person that he was growing up. I feel blessed to have known him.
God Bless!
Carol Ater Rozanski
