Canton– William “Bill” Millingotn,88, beloved brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather died on August 5, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center of Canton. Bill was born in Tower Hill, IL, on July 16, 1930. He was the son of Albert and Veda (Guinnee) Millington.
Bill graduated from Canton Senior High School and joined the Navy at 17 to see the world. He was stationed in Key West, FL on the USS Howard W Gilmore during the Korean War. After his discharge from the service, Bill worked at the CILCO Power Plant in Havana, IL Caterpillar, and International Harvester. Ultimately, he followed in his father’s footsteps and became an educator because he “always loved kids”. He was proud of his education. Bill earned a B.S. degree in biology, a master’s degree in education and went on to become an Educational Specialist all from Western Illinois University. In 1985, he retired from education in Illinois, moved to Florida and continued to work in education and retiring there twelve years later.
Bill leaves behind his sister, Jean (Ralph) Froehling; daughter, Stacie (Mark) Hinrichs, son Michael (Dori Ashton) Millington, and daughter Heather (Brett) Wasserman; six grandchildren; Allison, Robert, Faerin, Lindsey, Hunter and Ethan; and five great grandchildren Cameron, Evelyn, Emma, Logan, and Bennett. Also, he leaves nephew’s, Alan (Barb) Froehling, John (MaryAnn) Froehling, David (Anna) Froehling, and niece Lynn (Brian) Martie.
Bill returned from Florida 10 years ago to spend the remaining years in Canton. Bill enjoyed reminiscing with old friends at coffee, spending time with family, and attending his boyhood church.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday August 9, 2018 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Harbor Light Hospice or Wesley United Methodist Church of Canton.
To view bill’s video tribute or to leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home - Canton & Elmwood, IL
Phone (309) 647-1601
Fax (309) 647-1674
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