Gary Edward Large, 56, of Jacksonville, IL died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He was born June 6, 1966, in Jacksonville, the son of James B. and Patricia A. Hickle Large. He married Kelly Chandler Haycraft and she survives. He later married Bonita Shaw and she survives. He is also survived by his current wife, Kimberly Drane Spradlin; three daughters and two sons, Jessica Shaw of Jacksonville, Elizabeth (Matt) Hatcher of Woodson, Emily (Kyle) Turner of Franklin, Joel "J.B." Large (fianc Narise Toma) of Okinawa, Japan, and Zachary Large of Peoria; one stepdaughter, Shelby (Tyler) Wells of Tovey; ten grandchildren, Damien, Maizee, Amelya, Evelyn, Everett, Zaiden, Hadley, Lynox, Adalynn, and Erin; and two brothers and one sister, Robert J. (Susan) Large of Jacksonville, Mark (Julie) Large of Columbus, OH, and Cindy (David) Tavender of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sandra Ray Large; and one brother, Michael Benjamin Large (surviving wife Kristine of Havana). Mr. Large had worked for Walker Motor, Capitol Records, and Heilig-Meyer. He was a member of Morgan County Boat & Ski Club as well as the Moose Lodge, serving as Secretary. He was a huge Cubs fan, and enjoyed playing games with his family and fishing. He absolutely loved NASCAR. The family would like to thank St. Johns Hospital Cardiac Care ICU for the special care they provided. The family will host a celebration of life gathering from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the American Legion in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the family to assist with expenses, in care of Kimberly Spradlin. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Celebration of Life American Legion Post 279 Saturday, March 18, 2023 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 903 West Superior Jacksonville, IL 62650