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William Stover Obituary
He was born July 27, 1943, in Carbondale, the son of Homer D. and Madge Throgmorton Stover. He married Sandra T. Tellor on April 24, 1976, in Alto Pass.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra T. Stover of Cobden; one son, William Aaron (Paula) Stover of Buncombe; one daughter, Shannon D. Menkhaus of Germantown; seven grandchildren, Levi and Alyxsandra Wilkins, Luke and Abby Menkhaus and Kaylee, Kenzie and Kaleb Stover; one sister, Cynthia (Gary) Wright of Cobden; sister-in-law, Brenda (Ron) Parmly of Carterville; mother-in-law, Edna E. Tellor of Carbondale; United Missionary Church family; other relatives; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law, James A. Tellor.
Bill was a very active member of United Missionary Church, where he served as trustee and Sunday school teacher. He also served as a member of various church committees, including the budget committee.
He served on Lick Creek Water District Board for many years. He also served many years with the Boy Scouts of America and was scout leader for Troop 44 in Anna.
Bill retired from Lewis Brothers Bakery in 2009 after 31 years of service. He enjoyed farming and antique tractors. The love of Bill's life was his family and his grandchildren.
Celebration of life services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011, in United Missionary Baptist Church near Lick Creek, with Pastor Paul Tirey officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Missionary Church or Hope Lodge of St. Louis. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Allison Manenti
May 4, 2011
I remember he used to pull my hair in church. I started giving him gum and he quit pulling my hair. One day he said something about the gum to Mom and she said it was a "bribe" to keep him from pulling my hair. He laughed-- he hadn't made the connection. Even all these years later, whenever I visited him in the hospital, I always brought gum-- even when he didn't really chew it anymore. I'm working in St Louis tonight, so my sister gave him the gum for me this time.
Pamela & Duane Bierstedt
May 4, 2011
Aaron, sorry to hear about your dad. No more pain for him now, so you and your family just reflect on all the good times you've had with him! God is our strength today and tomorrow.
Terrie Rhymer
May 4, 2011
Sandy..Willie and I feel so blessed that we met Bill and you..even though the situation was both of us at Hope Lodge during our transplants..I hope that I can fight as hard as he had during his battle with cancer..God is good and Bill is now hanging out with the Good Guys at the Hope Lodge in the sky..Love you and prayers for comfort and peace Willie & Terrie Rhymer
May 3, 2011
Sandy, Aaron and Shannon,
We are so devastated to hear about the passing of Bill. He has been such a trooper over the years with his battle against cancer. We will all miss Bill but I know he is with some close Relay friends, especially Dad and Mom. May God bless you and comfort you during this time. When your heart is aching so bad you think you can't make it, praise God for sparing him from anymore suffering.
We love you all and hold you up to God for healing.
Pam and Jerry Land, Brian, Kristy, Hunter and Haiden Land
Shari Wright-Fletcher
May 3, 2011
Uncle Bill will sadly be missed. I will miss making banana cream pies for him. Hope heaven has lots of pies.
Shari Wright-Fletcher
May 3, 2011
Uncle Bill will sadly be missed. I will miss making banana cream pies for him. I hope heaven has lots of pies for him. :)
Judy Bittle
May 3, 2011
Sandy I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
SHANNON HOLBROOK JAUCH
April 30, 2011
SHANNON SO SORRY TO SEE THIS IN THE PAPER I HOPE YOU AND YOU MOTHER FIND PEACE. SHANNON HOLBROOK JAUCH
SHANNON HOLBROOK JAUCH
April 30, 2011
SHANNON SO SORRY TO SEE THIS IN THE PAPER I HOPE YOU AND YOU MOTHER FIND PEACE.
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