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ELDON 'TWIRP' WILLIAMS
ALTON — Eldon C. "Twirp" Williams, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. He was born on Aug. 5, 1931 in Alton, Illinois. On July 25, 1991 he married Jackie Wohlert Williams. He was the son of Eldon C. Williams, Sr. and Patricia McGuiggan.
Mr. Williams was the Godfrey Tax Assessor for 40 years, a Realtor at Landmark Realty in Godfrey, a member of the Godfrey Village Board as well as a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Mr. Williams was also an Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Williams; his brother Terry Williams (Cathy); six daughters, Jill Williams, Joy Phillippi (Jon), Jan Williams, JoEllen Archerd (Fritz), Jean Ann Parks (Brynner) and Jenny Kadow (Bill).
His son, Jonathan Williams preceded him in death on Dec. 14, 1978. He is also survived by two step-children, Doug Wohlert and Becky Branum.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 22 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 717 State St., Alton.
Monsignor Michael Muhr, from the dioceses of St. Petersburg, Florida will officiate.
Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to the Godfrey Park and Recreation Memorial or the 5A's Animal Shelter. Online guest book and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eldon Williams
Sue Darr- Garrison
October 23, 2018
Jackie and daughters,
Known Twirp for over 60 years...
He worked at Shell with my Dad
Virgil Darr and was best friends with
Ann (Gedney ) and Bob Darr.
Many fun times..he always had a Smile on his Face..
Yes heaven got a Angel for sure..
God Bless all of you...
RIP Twirp
memory vogt
October 22, 2018
Used to babysit four beautiful little girls and even ent to school with oldest. Will never forget them.
Frank Menke
October 22, 2018
So sorry for your lost I got to work with Twirp at Shell Oil he was great to work with always make the shifts fly by fast!
Jack and Linda Siar
October 22, 2018
JoEllen, so sorry for the tragic loss of your dad. He sounds like he was a wonderful man and will be truly missed. Breaks my heart for you and your family. I am so glad that my brother Michael was able to be there for you all and officiate the funeral. Praying for you!
Mary Hoekstra
October 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I have lived in Godfrey my whole life and was aware of all his contributions to our village. He was also an usher at our 8o'clock mass at SS Peter and Paul Church. Prayers going for the whole family.
Beth Gaddis-Heintz
October 20, 2018
Dear Jeanie (and family), I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 20, 2018
Jan,
I am so sorry for you and your family over this tragedy. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Nancy Pope (PWC LLC - Chicago IL)
Nancy Dona
October 19, 2018
The DONA family sends our deep condolences to all of the Williams family. So very sad for your loss.
Nancy Dona
Don and Dottie Koppenhaver
October 18, 2018
Jackie and family, Don and I were so sorry to hear about Twirp's passing. Son Don sent me a Email telling us that Twirp was gone. We remember all the good times we have shared and will miss him. Sorry we are unable to be there in person to share your greif. Love to all.
Dottie and Don Koppenhaver
Teri Venhaus Schenk
October 18, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brian Joehl
October 18, 2018
Very tragic to hear of Twirp's passing. He has served the Godfrey community well during his life. My prayers are for him and his family. May God Bless all!
Janet Weber
October 18, 2018
I am so sorry for your family's loss. He was such a nice man. I knew him coz I had worked previously in title work.
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