APPLE RIVER - Charles "Bud" W. Williams, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 4,1923 to David and Grace (Dawson) Williams in Freeport, IL. Bud married Elinor Sigafus on September 27, 1942 in Elizabeth, IL. He was a lifelong farmer in the rural Apple River area.
Bud was exceptionally talented in the area of music. He was known to play any instrument he picked up, he sang at many weddings and on WLS Radio. He was a member of the Apple River Methodist Church.
Bud is survived by his children: Cathy Noble of Gratiot, WI, David Williams and Mike (Bev) Williams all of Scales Mound, IL, Teresa Last of Freeport, IL, Rebecca Sanders of Warren, IL and Tim (Linda) Williams of South Wayne, WI; thirty grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and one brother James D. Williams (101 years old) of Colorado Springs, Co.
He is preceded in death by his wife (2004), parents, children: Charles Jeffery Williams, Mary Buttel, Robert (Barney) Daniel Williams, sister, Jean Townsend and sons-in-law Raymond Noble and Marvin Buttel.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 6 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Apple River Methodist Church.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Bud was exceptionally talented in the area of music. He was known to play any instrument he picked up, he sang at many weddings and on WLS Radio. He was a member of the Apple River Methodist Church.
Bud is survived by his children: Cathy Noble of Gratiot, WI, David Williams and Mike (Bev) Williams all of Scales Mound, IL, Teresa Last of Freeport, IL, Rebecca Sanders of Warren, IL and Tim (Linda) Williams of South Wayne, WI; thirty grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and one brother James D. Williams (101 years old) of Colorado Springs, Co.
He is preceded in death by his wife (2004), parents, children: Charles Jeffery Williams, Mary Buttel, Robert (Barney) Daniel Williams, sister, Jean Townsend and sons-in-law Raymond Noble and Marvin Buttel.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 6 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Apple River Methodist Church.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.