William "Bill" James
February 6, 1952 - March 27, 2022
William “Bill” D. James, 70, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Moweaqua Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Moweaqua, IL. Bill was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 218. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time in his shop with his friends, tinkering and enjoying their company. In his younger days he was a champion water skier. His dog Rocky was his constant companion. Bill is survived by his son, William “Billy” (April) James; grandchildren Makenna, Jesse, Emory, Hailey and Mia; sister, Michelle (Mike) Chenoweth and cousin, Curt (Helen) Ferguson as well as numerous cherished nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his twin sister, Rebecca Gibbons. A visitation will be from 2:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022 with funeral service to follow at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL 62526. In lieu of flowers, memorials to support childhood cancer may be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation (stlouischildrens.org) Arrangements by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N. Oakland Ave Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com/
William “Bill” D. James, 70, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Moweaqua Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Moweaqua, IL. Bill was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 218. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.... View Obituary & Service Information