Rodney Williams

RODNEY 'ROD' A. WILLIAMS, 60 APPLE RIVER - Rodney "Rod" A. Williams, 60, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Rod was born September 17, 1954, in Freeport, IL to Burnell and Janice (Blenner) Williams. He married Doris McPhillips and together they raised three beautiful daughters. Rod started employment at Kelly Springfield in 1978, there he made lifelong friendships. He was a one of a kind guy who loved to spend time with family and friends. He was an unselfish man, a caring man who would give the shirt off his back and the last dollar to his name. He loved the Mississippi River and traveling up north with friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Rod is survived by his three daughters, Kristin (Aric) Ellsworth of Scales Mound, IL, Carrie Williams of Scales Mound, IL, and Casey (Ben) Wooden of Warren, IL; grandchildren, Zayden, Hudsyn, Khai, Ella, Rori, and Beckham; five brothers, Ed (Lynette) Williams of Freeport, IL, Brian (Carol) Williams of Warren, IL, Duane (Donna) Williams of Warren, IL Kevin Williams of Freeport, IL, Darrell Williams of Freeport; one sister, Laurie (Steve) Whitehead of Freeport, IL; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. He will be missed by all, "that's the truth." Rodney was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin Cleary and staff, and the entire staff at the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday December 30, 2014, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Rev. Randal Nicholas will officiate at the services. Cremation rites to be accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Friends may send condolences to the family at leamonfh.com.