Kelly Gene Zumwalt

Kelly Gene Zumwalt,52, of Litchfield, IL, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 8:30 P.M. with his family by his side.

Kelly was born on September 26, 1965 in Hillsboro, IL, a son of Herbert and Mary Catherine (McClean) Zumwalt.

Kelly attended Hillsboro School and worked for the City of Litchfield with the Township Department. He was also an over the road, independent truck driver for several years.

Kelly shared his life beside his lifelong best friend, Kim Simpson and they shared 8 years together.

Anything to do with the outdoors, Kelly enjoyed. He enjoyed farming and spending time outside, being a true country man. Above anything else, Kelly enjoyed being a family man and being a good Papa to his grandchildren.

Kelly is survived by his significant other, Kim Simpson of Litchfield, IL

Children,    Brigitte (Josh) Bollman of Mt. Olive, IL, Ryan (Kay Witt) of Mt. Olive, IL, Crystal (Brian) Tyrrell of Litchfield, IL, Meghan Jarman of Mt. Olive, IL

8 grandchildren

Siblings,    Donnie (Molly) Gregg of Oklahoma, Pam Harrison of Gibson City, Mark List of Taylor Springs, IL,   Rick Zumwalt of Wisconsin                   

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Evelyn Fletcher, and brother, Mike List.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield, IL. Pastor Mark Johnson, minister of the Walshville Christian Church will officiate. Vistiation will be held Thursday from 9 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Kelly Zumwalt.

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