William "Bill" Henry Buxton's Obituary
Decatur – William H. “Bill” Buxton, 79, of Harristown, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Bill was born September 13, 1935 in Sullivan, Illinois the son of George W. and Ina Mae (Goddard) Buxton. A U.S. Army veteran, Bill attended West Decatur Church of God, was a Ham Radio operator and enjoyed traveling to Ham Fest conventions. Bill married Sue Jane Gibson on July 3, 1961 in Decatur.
William is survived by his wife Sue of Decatur; mother Ina Buxton of Sullivan; and brother, Stephen R. Buxton of Dallas, TX.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, George W. Buxton.
Services to celebrate Bill’s life will be 2 pm Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Camp Wilson Foursquare Church with burial to follow in Harristown Cemetery.
The family of William H. Buxton is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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