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William F.
"Bill" Higdon
DELAVAN - William F. "Bill" Higdon, 82, of Delavan, passed away at 8:55 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home.
He was born August 3, 1929 in Delavan to Elick M. and Ida Mae Pullum Higdon. He married Doris Newby Houghton on March 11, 1978, and she survives.
Also surviving are two step children, Ronald (Cheryl) Houghton of Saucier, MS and Susan (Jay) Whapham of Waverly, VA; two granddaughters and two grandsons; one sister, Elizabeth Gritton of Paxton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and one sister.
Bill worked as a mechanic in the Delavan San Jose area and retired from Caterpillar Inc. after working for many years.
He and his wife owned and operated the New Salem Country Opry for over 28 years.
He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.
His funeral will be at 10:30 AM Monday, May 7, 2012 at Davis Mortuary in Delavan. Pastor Daniel Tuhy will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Sunday and one hour before the service, both at the mortuary. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral.
Memorials may be made to Delavan Ambulance Service, OSF Hospice in Peoria, or St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
To express condolences online visit www.davismort uaryinc.com.
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cindy (cox) hall
May 5, 2012
Doris, I don't know if you remember me. we worked together at peoria school of medicine. please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Spalding
May 5, 2012
I will always cherish the memories of visiting with Bill and Doris at the Opry and working with them annualy for St. Jude. Bill always brought a smile to my face whether he meant to or not.
God bless you Doris and your family.
Maria Heathcoat
May 5, 2012
Doris, sending my heartfelt sympathy. May God bless you and yours at this sad time and may fond memories help carry you through it. Maria
May 4, 2012
Doris & Family,
We are sorry to hear of Bill's passing and may you have wonderful memories of him. We enjoyed the show's at New Salem Country Opra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom & Jane Wilson
Virden, Illinois
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Sharon McConnell
May 4, 2012
Doris and Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sharon and Richard McConnell
Judy Foster
May 4, 2012
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. God Bless your family. Gracia Harrison, Judy & Chuck Foster
Louie and Donna Grable
May 4, 2012
Doris and Family, We were sorry to learn of Bill's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Louie and Donna B\Grable
May 4, 2012
Doris -
Condolences from all of us at Neuhoff Media Springfield/WFMB-FM. We will always be grateful to Bill and you for supporting our St. Jude Radiothon over all the years. Bill was a great guy and we will all miss him.
Kevin O'Dea
Neuhoff Media Springfield
May 4, 2012
Doris and family:
Sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I enjoyed working with the two of you.
Phil Deverman
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