Monday, June 27, 2016

William Henkle


Canton – William C. “Bill” Henkle, 79, of Canton passed away at 10:52 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Reflections – Washington.
He was born on September 16, 1936, in Ipava to Wilbur E. and Mary Eleanor (Weaver) Henkle.  He married Rebecca A. Vercoe on May 21, 1979, in Las Vegas, NV.  She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Stacey L. Brantley of Tucson, AZ, and Kimberly K. (Brian) Hines of Metamora; six step-children, Deirdre (Dave) Miller of Plymouth, Kirk (Karen) Lingenfelter of Raleigh, NC, Becky Jean (Ryk) Howell of Canton, Jon Lingenfelter of Canton, Gene (Debbie) Lingenfelter of Farmington, and Brian Lingenfelter of Canton; fifteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rosalie France, and one niece, Sylvia Morris.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Naval Air Forces, serving his country during the Korean War.  Following his service he worked as a lineman for CIPS, retiring in 2001.  He was also a member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Local #707. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where a visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Burial, with military honors, will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials in Bill’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Peoria.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. 

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