He was born Nov. 2, 1941 in Epson, England to Hedley and Gwladys (Evans) Andrews. They preceded him in death.
He married Julia Thomas on Feb. 16, 2003 in Dunlap. She survives along with one daughter, Caroline (Rick) Heywood of England, one son, Kevin (Moraig) Andrews of France, and three grandchildren: Louisa and Christopher Heywood of England and Barnaby Andrews of France.
Andy was an Executive for Midlands Electrical Board in Birmingham, England. A proud Brit, he became an equally proud American citizen.
He was an avid golfer and was a member of Arrowhead Country Club in Chillicothe. He was a voracious reader and loved to travel throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Instead of a funeral or memorial service, Andy requested connecting with an old friend for lunch, having a hardy laugh over a pint of Guinness or telling the same story for the hundredth time causing belly laughs. Perform an act of kindness and see how it changes the world. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Unity Point Hospice nurses and close friends, who are like family, for allowing Andy to die with dignity at home.
Donations may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, whose sole mission is to save children’s lives.
Memories are immortal.
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