DEREK REA

Derek C. Rea, 54, of Granite City, Ill., born Feb. 27, 1954, in
Biloxi, Miss., passed away at 8:46 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2008, at
Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.

Mr. Rea was an active volunteer with NORML and the Media Awareness
Project. He was an accomplished author whom published his book, "Big
Black Book of Scanner Frequencies" and wrote articles for the
Cannabis Papers to help promote cannabis for medicinal purposes. He
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Granite City, Ill.,
and was an avid reader and enjoyed working with computers and enjoyed
music. He will be remembered for the love of his family and the
special times shared together.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dale C. Rea; and one sister,
Gretchen Dayment. Surviving are his beloved wife, Eileen E., nee
Vaughn, Rea, whom he married on Aug. 8, 1988, in St. Louis, Mo., his
mother, Elizabeth L., nee King, Rea of Granite City, Ill.; four
daughters, Anastasia (Patrick) Curry of Granite City, Ill., Angela
(Michael) Schenk of Collinsville, Ill., Carrie Whitehorn of Granite
City, Ill., and Ahniwake (J.C.) Markell of Granite City, Ill.; four
grandchildren, Nicholas, Erin, Daryan and Alexandra; one brother and
sister-in-law, Christopher and Debb Rea of Grand Island, Neb.; one
niece, Alexis Rea of Grand Island, Neb.; other nieces; nephews;
extended family and many dear friends.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Gateway Chapter,
77 West Port Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, MO 63146 and may be
accepted at the funeral home.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19,
2008, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, Ill.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20,
2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2164 Delmar Avenue in Granite
City, Ill., with the Rev. Dr. Lewis Trotter officiating.