William Joe Wattles' Obituary
William Joe Wattles, 66, of Decatur, passed away Monday February 8, 2016, at McKinley Court in Decatur, with his family by his side.
William was born July 17, 1949, in Louisville, IL to Clifford Willard and Letha Juanita (Cokley) Wattles.
He is survived by his three children, William Joe Wattles, Jr., Christina (Anton) Graybeal and Carrie (Jamie) Borkhardt, all of Decatur; three grandchildren, Nadia, Sasha and Tyler; two brothers, Jerry (Nikki) Wattles of Florida and Roger Wattles of Maroa; and one sister, Carol Salley of Port O’Connor, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother-in-law, Jerry Salley and one sister-in-law, Connie Wattles.
Honoring William Joe Wattles wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Center in Decatur.
The family of William Joe Wattles is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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