William G. Spencer

William G. Spencer, 88, of Canton, passed away at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton, IL. He was born on October 7, 1935 in Canton, IL to Edward and Vera (Atchley) Spencer. He married Charlotte Rantand on August 25, 1956 at South Park United Methodist Church in Canton, IL. She survives.
He is also survived by three children, William D. Spencer, Douglas (Debbie) Spencer and Mary (Chase) Alexander all of Canton; six grandchildren, Ella Alexander, Chloe Alexander, Josh (Natalie) Ogden, Amanda Putney, Edward Putney, and Jessica (Tyler) Donelson; five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Mike (Shellie) Spencer.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Liz Putney, one grandson, Zachary Ryan, and two brothers, Bud Spencer and Glen Spencer.
William was a welder at International Harvester and Navistar in Indianapolis, and later worked at Ray & Jean's Furniture Store in Canton. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed gardening, car shows, participated in the nativity scenes at South Park United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Canton Photo Club, Gear Jammers and Hudson Essex Terraplane Club. He volunteered for the Harvester Fire Department and enjoyed helping with the turkey supper. He was also an Election judge. The family of William, would like to give a sincere thank you to the Fresenius Kidney Care Spoon River for the wonderful care they provided to him.
Memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. A visitation will be held the same day from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Pastor Matt Oost will officiate. Burial will follow service at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To view William's DVD or to leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com