Bob was born November 3, 1934 at Rinard, Illinois to Lowell and Kathyrn (Hale) Williams. He married
Mary O. Shehorn May 14, 1954 at Rinard, Illinois and she survives.
Bob was a press room operator in the Tool and Dye department of Spartan Manufacturing in Flora, Illinois for 25 years. He enjoyed quail hunting, fishing, and camping. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan as well as enjoyed watching the University of Illinois Football and Basketball teams.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Mary Williams of Flora, Illinois; three daughters Diana (Cory) Adams of Normal, Illinois, Debbie (Robert) Pearce of Cisne, Illinois and Denise Williams of Chicago, Illinois; three sons David Williams of Salem, Illinois, Danny Williams of Clay City, Illinois and Darren (Sara) Williams of Flora, Illinois. Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way.
Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Francie and two infant grandsons, Kevin and Kyle Pearce.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 10:00 am at Bunker Cemetery near Rinard, Illinois. The family asks that friends and relatives go directly to the cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be given to the family at www.hosseltonfh.com.
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