Gerald E. Selby
	
	Gerald E. Selby, 57, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:45 P.M., Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at his residence.
	Gerald had worked as a repairman for the coal mines having worked at Conant Arch Mineral, Freeman #3 and Freeman #6 mines.  He attended Paradise Baptist Church in Tamaroa.  He was a member of U.M.W. of A.
	He was born October 15, 1946 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Eugene and Aubra (Smith) Selby.
	He married Vera L. Green on October 16, 1965 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on November 21, 2001.
	He is survived by one son - Jarred E. Selby and wife Rhonda of Thompsonville, IL, one daughter - Yvette D. Garren and husband Brad of Du Quoin, one sister - Sheila Heumann of Du Quoin and three grandchildren - Dustin Purdy, Clayton Selby and Chase Selby.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one sister - Doris Jean Selby.
	Funeral services were at 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 4, 2004 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Shaw DeMent officiating.
	Friends called from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
	Interment was in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery at Du Quoin.
	Friends may make memorials to the Hospice of Southern Illinois.
