Harold Gene Agnew, 68, of Taylorville, IL died at 7:20 pm Monday, January 14, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

He was born August 14, 1944 in Taylorville, the son of Clarence D. and Mary Isabelle McDougal Agnew. Mr. Agnew was affiliated with the Baptist Church and retired from Firestone in Decatur. He enjoyed his family and being at the lake.

Surviving are his children: Shelly Lynn Poelker and husband Chuck of Stonington and Harold Gene Agnew, Jr. of Taylorville. 3 Grandchildren: Ashley Nicole Sunderland, Tori Ann Sunderland and Jenna Marie Poelker. Brother: Bill Agnew and wife Mary of Taylorville.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday at McClure Funeral Home with Burial in Old Stonington Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services.