William C. Ralls Jr.

Mr. Ralls was a hearing care practioner for Beltone in O'Fallon, Ill. Formerly he was the general manager at the Western Sizzlin Steak House in O'Fallon, Ill., and prior to that in Marion, Ill. He was an avid sports fan especially the Rams, Blues and Cardinals. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lela Mae, nee Aldridge, Ralls; a brother, Johnny Ralls; a granddaughter, Angel Brown; and a niece, Brandy Caraker.

Surviving are his wife, Bridget, nee Carter, Ralls of New Baden, Ill.; their children, Tyson (Amy) Ralls, of New Minden, Ill., Austin Ralls of Columbia, Ill., Dawn (Keith) Ralls of Freeburg, Ill., Tabbitha (Brandon) Baird of New Baden, Ill., and Courtney and Haileigh Jo Gilley, both of New Baden, Ill.; his father, William C. Ralls Sr. of Creal Springs, Ill.; his grandchildren, Brendan, Blake, Briannah, and Cody, a grandchild yet to be born, John; his brothers and sisters, Robert (Teresa) Caraker, Lois (B.J.) Kent, Debbie (William) Brimm, Donna (Jeff) Holderfield, and Kevin (Jen) Ralls; 19 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to the ALS Association. Condolences may be made online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Lake View Funeral home, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at Lake View Funeral Home Fairview Heights, Ill. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.