Nicholas Wallace Haskins, Jr., 80, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Oakview Nursing & Rehab.  He was born on May 20, 1944in Pittsfield, Illinois, the son of Nicholas and Katherine (Clause) Haskins.  Nicholas married Patricia Wright on December 27, 1969 and together they enjoyed fifty-four years of marriage.

Nick will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was very strong in his faith and loved sharing the word of God with others.  He spent many years in ministry working with Youth for Christ, Bibles for the World and was an Assistant Pastor at First Baptist Church in Elmhurst, IL.  Nick was a Junior High School Teacher where he taught Social Studies and English.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.  Nick was a member of Wabash Presbyterian Church.  He will be missed by his family and all who knew him. 

Nick will be remembered by his wife, Patricia; son, David Haskins and wife, Brittney; daughter, Elizabeth Pumphrey and husband, Sandy; grandchildren, Abigail, Naomi, Joshua, Eleahna, Meaghan, and Sophia; sister, Sarah (Bill) Pattara; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Sarah Wright; many loved nieces and nephews.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Steven Haskins.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at Wabash Presbyterian Church. 

Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 27,2024, at Wabash Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin McGinnis officiating.  Burial will follow at Allendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nick’s memory toWabash Presbyterian Church.  Envelopes will be at the Church or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863. 

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Nick’s tribute wall and leave condolences for the Haskins family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com