LaVon Eldo Bayler, 91, of Shumway, passed away October 23, 2024. LaVon was born November 26, 1932 in Olney, IL, the son of Cecil and Leona (Arnold) Bayler.

He married Mary Lou Schneider on August 21, 1953 in Worden, IL. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2004. He later married Denise Morris. LaVon served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. He pastored churches in Herrin, Centralia, Litchfield, Wood River and finally at Central United Methodist Church in Decatur until his retirement. LaVon enjoyed boating and riding his motorcycle and was a member of Christian Motorcyclists Association.

Surviving are his wife, Denise of Shumway; children: LaNell Bayler of Loami, Mark (Kathy) Bayler of Springfield, and Angela Bayler of Seattle, WA; grandchildren: Jennifer Whitcomb and Brad Whitcomb; and great-grandchildren: Spencer Thaxton and Hudson Whitcomb.

LaVon was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Lou; and son, David Bayler.

Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Beecher City United Methodist Church, 606 E Poplar St, Beecher City, IL. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur.

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, IL