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GIRARD - Roy R. Wills, 75 of Girard, IL passed away at 4:07 a.m. Tuesday March 17, 2009 at Heritage Manor, Springfield, IL.
Roy was born, July 20, 1933 at, Clinton, IL a son of James and Elsie Mae Thoms Wills. He married Elizabeth Anderson in 1975 in Loami, IL. She survives along with daughters, Paula (Robert) Laney of St. James, MO, and Shelia O'Brian of Salem, MO, sons, Steve (Beth) Wills of St. James, MO, Mike (Olivia) Wills of Champaign, IL, Dwayne (Germaine) Wills of Plant City, FL and John (Crystal) Wills of DeLand, FL, Sister, May Sparks of LeRoy, IL, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Roy was a member of Kumler U. Methodist Church, Springfield, and a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Catepillar Tractor Co. in Decatur after 30 years.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wed. March 18, 2009 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Girard, IL with funeral services at 11 a.m. Thurs. March 19, 2009 at Kumler U. Methodist Church, Springfield, IL. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thurs. at Weldon Cemetery, Weldon, IL.
Memorials may be made to the church.
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Jennifer Davis
March 19, 2009
Elizabeth,
I'm sorry for your loss and sorry I can't be at the funeral today. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Donna Dozier
March 18, 2009
Dear Elizabeth
I saw Roys door closed at Heritage and did not want to intrude. I have been praying for you and your family. Marie Turner was so upset she did not get up to see you before Roy passed away. I know you have a wonderful family, but anytime you need me for anything- 787 6510. My heart aches for you. It just hurts so bad. I will be in church with you whenever you make it back. I am sorry we had to meet during such a trying time for you. God's love to you.
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