Obituary William W. Parson was born February 1, 1890 in Hamilton County, Ill., the son of Finis and Hilda "Gayle" Parsons. He departed this life December 25, 1969 in Kankakee, Illinois at the age of 79 years 10 months and 24 days. Bill was first united in marriage with Ella Gross, who preceeded him in death. To this union four children were born and survive, Ella Courtright of Kankakee, James of Kankakee, Wayne of Bethalto, and Everett of Kankakee. He later married Lucille Koontz, who preceeded in death. To this union three children were born and survive, Earl of Pleasanton, California; Ruth Markum of Peoria, Ill., and Joy Dalton of Rockford, Ill. Bill is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Nell McMahon of McLeansboro, Mrs. Lillian Owens and Mrs. Lou Freet both of Walkerton, Indiana, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren sadly mourn his passing. Bill was a kind and living father, grandfather and neighbor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bill was preceeded in death by his parents and 3 brothers and 1 sister. "Goodbye, till morning come again," The thought of parting brings us pain. But could we know how short the night, That Falls, and hides them from our sight,Our hearts would sing the old refrain, "Goodbye, till morning come again." FUNERAL SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED ON SUNDAY DEC. 28, 1969 AT 11:00 AM FROM THE CHAPEL OF THE GHOLSON FUNERAL CHAPEL WITH REV. DEAN ENGLISH OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WAS IN BIG HILL CEMETERY. |