William C. Meyers, 95, Canton, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his residence where he resided with his daughter and her husband. He was born at home on the southside of Peoria on November 24, 1924 to Lincoln and Grace Meyers. He married Mary Jane LeMar on May 26, 1945, she preceded him in death in 2014.
He is survived by a daughter, Pam (Ed) Locke of Canton; son-in-law, John Phillips of Glasford; five grandchildren, John (Kathy) Phillips of Hanna City, Amber (Jerry) Smithers of Lake Camelot, Jason Phillips of Alton, Stacie (Todd) Randall of Canton, Ryan (Michelle) Locke of Canton; ten great-grandchildren, Dylan, Jake, Luke, and Will Randall, Cassie and Shaylynn Locke, Gabe Smithers, Seth Phillips, Camri and Micah Phillips; one sister, Ethel Leach; numerous nieces and nephews; and four special people, Hannah, Dalton, Lilia, and Hailie.
William was proceeded in death by his wife; daughter, Sharon Phillips; his parents; grandson, Steven Phillips; two brothers, Melvin and Edwin Meyers; one sister, Anna May Biegler; two sister-in-laws, Myra Meyers and Juanita Demmin; and three brother-in-laws, Jimmy Biegler, Otis Leach, and Robert Demmin.
William was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Navy. After the war, Bill worked for Peoria City Lines starting as a street car driver then a bus driver for 25 years before becoming a Transportation Supervisor for District 150 for another 25 years. Bill loved God, his family, and his dog, Lucy Lu. Bill was a member of the Bartonville American Legion Post 979 and Bartonville VFW Post 3883.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria, IL, a visitation will be held from 10-11 AM at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville, IL. His grandson, Jason Phillips will be officiating. Memorials can be made to the Disabled American Veterans. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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