He is survived by a brother, Robert Etchison (Susan), his children William E. Etchison (Becky), Twila Scott (Sanford), Carol Etchison (Todd), Gloria Etchison, Debbie Culver (Jack), Cindy Titus, step-children Patricia Miller (Randy), Richard Myers (Cathy), Angie Dossett, Steffen Myers (April), and many grand and great-grand children. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Geneva (Long) Etchison, 3 brothers, Thurman, Donald, and Albert, sister Rosemary, and step-son William Myers.
Bill was a U.S. Army veteran. His work years were as a meat cutter at Kroger, Jewel Osco, and IGA, but also included some years at Eureka Co. Bill enjoyed cooking, camping, playing bingo, and socializing.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022,11am, at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.