Charles Edward "Eddie" Poston Jr.

Charles Edward "Eddie" Poston Jr. obituary, Marissa, IL

Charles Edward "Eddie" Poston Jr.

Charles Poston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Tilden on Jul. 28, 2025.

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Charles Edward "Eddie" Poston, Jr., 81, of Tilden, IL; born on April 19, 1944 in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Charles and Margaret Poston; passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at home.
Eddie was a member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Eddie married Christine Bammann on November 19, 1967.
Eddie is survived by three children – Chad Poston of Tilden, IL, Chet Poston of Tilden, IL, and Cherie (Shad) Smith of Sparta, IL; two brothers – Jay (spouse, Bette) Poston of New Athens, IL and Robert "Bob" (spouse, Pat) Poston of Teutopolis, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife – Christine "Chris" Sue (née, Bammann) Poston who passed away on June 16, 2021; two brothers – Billy Poston and Larry Poston.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.heilschuessler.com.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Siteman Cancer Center.
Graveside Services will be held at Tilden Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Hahn officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Tilden, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

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