Ivan Rattler, 72, of Richardson, TX, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born June 4, 1949, the son of Claude and Mary B. Jones Rattler in Crenshaw, MS. Ivan is survived by his daughter, Shayna M. Rattler of Allen, TX; grandson, Kielan Page of Memphis, TN; siblings, Sallie Bethel of Southaven, MS, Clide Rodgers of St. Louis, MO, and Ella Davis of Springfield, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Rattler first worked for GTE, and then began his career as a corrections officer for the Illinois Department of Corrections at the Jacksonville Correctional Center. He had also served as Kansas City Park Ranger, and as a Campus Police Officer at Penn Valley College. He retired July 1, 2006. Ivan enjoyed shooting pool and listening to his favorite song, "Sadie" by the OJays. The most fun he ever had was his vacation spent in Tierey, Taiwan. However, his greatest joy was being Shaynas father and Kielans grandfather. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial to follow at Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. .