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1951
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2015
LONNIE WILLIAMS Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL- Lonnie Dean Williams, Sr., departed this life on August 19, 2015, at St. John's Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1951, in Vandalia, IL. He is the son of Fern Louise Jackson (Beesley) and Robert Dean Williams.
Lonnie was in the car business most of his life working as a salesman at Southtown Motors for 10 years prior to establishing his own used car businesses, Public Motors and Clearlake Auto Sales. In the last years of his life, he worked for his son, Lonnie Williams, Jr., at North Grand Auto, and later managed his son's appliance store, Sky Appliance, until he passed. Lonnie loved fishing and Nascar. He was fun loving, enjoyed Karaoke, and always had a story to tell. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by wife Kathy L. Williams; mother Fern L. Jackson; father Robert D. Williams; and stepfather Henry W. Jackson.
He leaves behind sons Lonnie D. Williams, Jr., of Springfield; Damon M. Williams of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Vanessa Williams (King); Angela D. Williams (husband Antoine); and Elisha R. Parnell, all of Springfield; he has 16 grandchildren; brothers, Ronnie Dale Williams (wife Sandra Carroll); Randall L. Chrisman (wife Patricia Chrisman) and Todd W. Jackson, all of Springfield; sisters, Connie JoAnn Brackett of Springfield; Sharon Kay Chrisman Torres of Taylorville, Tammy L. Snyder (husband David) of Springfield; Tina L. Chrisman of Springfield and Tracy E. Rodgers (husband Trent) of Rochester; 22 nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family is holding a private memorial.
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this was dad at ritz'
angela williams
December 13, 2015
shawn Reilly
September 7, 2015
U will B sadly missed pops
Boyd's Restaurant
August 27, 2015
We will miss seeing you at the restaurant. Our prayers are with the family.
Chelsey Gentry
August 22, 2015
Miss you always, uncle Lonnie
Jerry Lopian
August 22, 2015
Lonnie and Vanessa,
Very sorry for your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with your family!
August 22, 2015
ELISHA WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. TOM AND CHRIS RITTER
Colleen Copp
August 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy to ALL of you. I have not seen Lonnie since his Mother passed.
Know that he has gone home and is at peace. Cherish your fond memories and celebrate his life, you will meet again.
Ginger Williams
August 21, 2015
My condolences to the family. He always had a story to tell. We will miss him. Ginger Williams Oldtyme Tobacco
Debbie Jones
August 21, 2015
Im am so sorry for your loss. Lonnie was a good guy he came in the station where i worked and he sold my husband a truck that was the best truck ever
August 21, 2015
Lonnie and family we are very sorry for your loss! If you need anything please let us know.
The Nevill Family
Misty Marucco
August 21, 2015
Vanessa & Family,
Very sorry to hear about your Dad passing. I remember going to visit with him at the car lot when we were in school. He was always a nice guy. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.
Misty "McGowan" Marucco
Ron Brest
August 21, 2015
Family & many friends,
I've known Lonnie for many years & will miss the fond memories of of our earlier years. I'm very thankful we were able to have a chat about the earlier years of Drag Racin' & fast cars on the streets a few weeks ago. I'll have one less place to stop, but will have another memory in my last years left.
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