Michael Sean Fawkes, 63, of Jacksonville, IL died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1961, in Jacksonville, the son of Marshall E. "Gene" and Kathryne I. (Correll) Fawkes. He married Arthur Childers on June 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, and he survives.

He is also survived by two sisters, Marsha (Mike) Steen of Colorado and Cindy (Diane Lindblom) Fawkes of Jacksonville; four nieces, Susan, Rachel, Shannon and Jennifer; five great nephews; and two great nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother and sister-in-law, James and Sue Fawkes.

Michael was a 1979 graduate of Jacksonville High School and earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree from MacMurray College in 2007. He had worked for EMI in Jacksonville for many years, Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Pathway Services in Jacksonville, Pittsfield Geriatric Psychiatric Ward and Fresenius Kidney Care in Springfield and Decatur. He loved flowers and was particularly fond of hybridizing daylilies. He also enjoyed collecting glass and antiques.

A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. An informal visitation will be held following the service. Memorials are suggested to Washington Park Botanical Garden. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.