Delmer Leon Jarman, 87, of Jacksonville, died December 23, 2021, with his final days spent surrounded by his family. Mr. Jarman was born July 21, 1934, in Sorento, Illinois, to John Orville Jarman and Lucille (Caulk) Jarman. He attended school in Sorento and graduated from Staunton High School, then continued his education at Eastern Illinois University. Del spent most of his career in the insurance business, first with Allstate Insurance and later with his own agency, Del Jarman Insurance. He also was in the real estate business with Redbird Realty. Del was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church, and when his children were younger, with Salem Lutheran School. He devoted much time to volunteering with Community Service organizations and activities including the Rotary Club, Wells Center, Prairieland Heritage Museum, and Crime Stoppers. He enjoyed staying busy and spent much of his time restoring old tractors and taking care of his rabbits, chickens, goats, and ponies. Mr. Jarman married Carol Bekemeyer on February 12,1955, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Deb and Bob Reeves of Jacksonville, and Dawn and Jeff Matthias of Chicago; two sons and their spouses, Doug and Cheryl Jarman of Litchfield, and Dennis and Elaine Jarman of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters, Delta Sabolo and Della Jackson, and one brother, Dan Jarman. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Demova Cline; a brother in infancy, Herschel; and a granddaughter in infancy, Nicole Reeves. The family plans a private funeral service to be held at a later date, with burial at the Diamond Grove Cemetery Columbarium. Memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church and School. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. .