John J. Pavelonis of Harrisburg

John J. Pavelonis, age 33 and a resident of Harrisburg, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.

John was born on Dec. 27, 1985 in Harrisburg to John "Brad" Pavelonis and the late Maritta S. (Harper) Pavelonis.

He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Muddy. He earned the title of Eagle Scout, was a graduate of Harrisburg High School and attended Southeastern Illinois College.

John then transferred to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where he graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor's degree as an Information System Specialist.

John worked for a counseling firm in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He is survived by his father, John "Brad" Pavelonis of Harrisburg, along with several cousins.

In addition to his mother, Maritta, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Junior and Mary Lou (Glass) Harper; his paternal grandparents, Joe and Olive (Kibler) Pavelonis; and two uncles.

Private graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg, with the Rev. Kendall Jones officiating.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills.