David Stephen Rightnowar Sr., 70, of Stonington, passed away May 7, 2012 at 7:35am at his residence in Stonington.  He was born August 17, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Clifford and Patricia (Cresswell) Rightnowar.  He married Barbara (Bishop) Moomey in 1959, they divorced, then married Winnona "Winnie" Stain in June, 1990 in Sullivan.  He was retired From Wagner's Casting as a Sample Processer after 40 years of service.  He was a member of Local #728 and was a committeeman and steward.

He is survived by his wife; sons, David Rightnowar Jr. of Owaneco and John (Linda) Rightnowas of Stonington; step-sons, Bradley (Vickie) Stain of New Bern, NC., Brian Stain of Sullivan, Billie (Kaye) Stain of Grand Prairie, TX. and Jimmy (Teri) Wicker of Taylorville; daughters, Linda (Brent) Moomey of Owaneco and Dawn (Donnie) Swiney of Millersville; brother, Michael Rightnowar of Scottsdale, AZ; brother-in-law, Richard (Eva) Reed of Sullivan; sister, Rebecca Rightnowar of Springfield; sister-in-law, Linda (Rick) Parker of College Station, TX.; 10 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 5 step-great-grandchildren, 2 half-uncles, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Larry Reed.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:00 Noon in Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Joe Sanders officiating.  Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery in Stonington.  Visitation will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5-7pm in Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. 

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.  Sign on-line guest book at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.  Memorials may be made to Boody, Blue Mound, Stonington Food Pantry or Old Stonington Baptist Church Kitchen Renovation.