George "Mike" M. Pontious, 62, of Vernon, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Centralia, IL.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, March 3, 2017, at Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Curtis Sweeney, officiating. Burial will follow at Old Loogootee Cemetery, Rural Loogootee, IL, with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Northside Christian Church, Vandalia, IL with Masonic Rites @ 6:00 PM. Memorials: To help support George Michael Pontious Rabbit Rescue.

He was born May 21, 1954, in Vandalia, IL, the son of George Wilson & Shirley Ann (Harris) Pontious. He was a retired Sgt. for Illinois Department of Corrections, Vandalia, IL; a member of Temperance Lodge # 16, A.F.A.M., Vandalia, IL and VFW Post #9770, Brownstown, IL. Mike was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

He is survived by: Life Partner - Carla Stransky, Vernon, IL; 3 Daughters - Angela Mott, Las Vegas, NV; Kelly Washburn & Jared, Brownstown, IL; and Robyn Redman & Blaine, Vandalia, IL; Brother - Duane Pontious, Brownstown, IL and 1 Granddaughter - Sophie Davis.

Preceded in death by: His Parents and 1 Brother, Keith Pontious.

Cemetery Details Old Loogootee Cemetery
Rural Loogootee, IL,

MAR 2. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Northside Christian Church

1845 W Jackson St

Vandalia, IL, 62471

MAR 3. 10:30 AM

Northside Christian Church

1845 W Jackson St

Vandalia, IL, 62471