William Francis Phillips

WILLIAM FRANCIS PHILLIPS, 85, of Elkville, Illinois, passed away at 5:34 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

He was born to Osa and Anna Ruth (nee: Childers) Phillips on March 13, 1931 in Grand Tower, Illinois.

He married Yvette DuPrey on July 5, 1958 in Fauville, Eure, France.  She survives.

William was a retired veteran of the US Air Force and had also been a corrections officer at Menard Correctional Center.

He was a member of the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Chester.  He was a member of AFSCME Local #1175 and a Life Member of American Legion Alva Courier Post #487, V.F.W. Post #3553, Eagles Club Aerie #3252 and Elks Lodge #1629.

Survivors:

Wife:                         Yvette Phillips                          Elkville, IL

1 Daughter:             Melanie (Sam) Hindrichs       Rockwood, IL

1 Daughter-in-law: Tina Phillips                             Murphysboro, IL

7 Grandchildren:   Landon, Parker, Alta, Lena, Rocky, Michael & Steven

1 Great Grandchild:  Daimon

4 Nephews

1 Niece

Preceded in death by :  Parents, 1 Son – Didier “DJ” Phillips, 2 Brothers – Jack Dempsey and Leroy Phillips, 1 Sister – Betty Renner and 1 Nephew

Funeral Service: 11:00 am  Monday, October 24, 2016

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Phil Keeton

Interment: Glenn Cemetery

Jackson County, Illinois

Visitation: Sunday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Monday, 7:30 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

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