Harley Melvin Shinault, 81, faithful servant of Jesus Christ went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021. He was born on January 5, 1940 the son of Helen and Melvin Shinault. Harley worked as a mechanical assembler for Elgin Sweeper Company until retirement. After retirement, he loved spending a lot of time with his beloved wife of over 61 years, Shirley. He loved reading his bible, telling long stories and fishing. He was a bass singer and MC for the Heavenaires Quartet. Harley never knew a stranger and if you asked how he was doing, you would probably hear the response, “I’m blessed and highly favored!” or “Marvelous!” His wittiness will always be remembered.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Shinault; daughter, Sharon (John) Todd; granddaughters, Heather (Jacob) Garfinkel and Melissa (Kenneth) Gabor; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Benjamin, and Levi Garfinkel and Adelyn, Sophia, and Elijah Gabor; siblings, Harvey Shinault, Michael T. (Terrie) Shinault, Don (Jackie) Shinault, Louise Wilson-Hoeffner; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Melvin Shinault; brother, Sammy Shinault; and infant brother.
Family will be receiving guests on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538. A Funeral Service will take place Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM also at Dieterle Memorial Home. Interment will follow at River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia, IL.