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Visitation:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 9 - 11 a.m. at
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, IL.
Service:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the
funeral home.
Funeral home:
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta
Obituary
Edwin “Ed” W. Voyles,
81, of Beason, IL, passed away on Saturday, November
7, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care in
Lincoln, IL.
Funeral Services for Ed will be held at
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, IL, on
Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Visitation will begin at
9:00 a.m., followed by Funeral Services officiated
by Mr. Maurice Stribling at 11:00 a.m.
Keys Cemetery in rural Beason will be Ed’s final
resting place.
Edwin “Ed” W. Voyles was born January 27, 1945, at
St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln, to Everett Wayne
and Florence Jones Voyles.
Ed grew up in the Beason area where he attended
Beason Grade School and Beason High School. Beason
remained his home throughout his lifetime, and the
community and country life were an important part of
who he was.
Ed was a farmer at heart. He was a hardworking man
who took pride in working the land and caring for
the many animals he raised throughout his lifetime.
He especially loved having a horse and always
enjoyed thinking of himself as a cowboy. Whether
tending to the farm or spending time with his
animals, Ed found joy in the country life he knew
and loved.
Beyond farming, Ed also served his community. He was
a member of Beason United Methodist Church; he
served as Oran Township Trustee, Oran Township
Precinct Committeeman, Logan County 4-H Sheep
Superintendent, and was a member of the Beason Fire
Department and Atlanta Rotary. Ed also enjoyed his
time spent umpiring baseball games, refereeing
basketball games, and working as an auctioneer.
Ed was also a natural storyteller. He enjoyed
visiting with others, sharing stories from his
lifetime, and throwing in an occasional joke. His
stories, humor, and unique personality made him
someone people enjoyed being around. He had a way of
bringing a little laughter into everyday moments. |
Above all, Ed loved
his family. He shared 62 years of marriage with his
beloved wife, Deanna Pence Voyles. Together, they
built a life filled with love, memories, and family.
He was a proud father to Brian (Elizabeth) Voyles
and Lori (Keith) Birnbaum. His family grew to
include two grandchildren, Avery and Samuel, who
held a special place in his heart.
Ed is also survived by his sibling, Jane Voyles
Bruce, and her husband, Norman Bruce.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and
Florence Jones Voyles.
Ed’s roots ran deep in the Beason community, where
he spent his lifetime working hard, caring for his
animals, and making memories. He leaves behind a
legacy of dedication, perseverance, family values,
and a love for the country life.
Ed will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his
love of animals and horses, his cowboy spirit, his
storytelling, and his sense of humor. Most of all,
he will be remembered as a loving husband, father,
grandfather, and brother.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved
him, but his stories will continue to be told, his
jokes will bring smiles to our faces, and his cowboy
spirit will live on in the hearts of those he leaves
behind.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beason
Rescue Squad and Beason-Chestnut Park District.
Saddle up, Ed. Ride easy. You will always be loved
and never forgotten.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley
Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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