William Andrew Overton

William Andrew Overton, 84, of Ridgway, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at Ridgway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgway. He was born near Ridgway on June 27, 1927 to Adron and Ruth (Reynolds) Overton. Bill married Billie Elaine Rister on January 18, 1947 and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2009. He proudly served his country during World War Two as a Navy Seabee. Bill was a machinist for Continental Can in Chicago and also at Babcock and Wilcox in Mt. Vernon, Ind. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Ridgway. Bill is survived by three daughters, Pamela and Duane Schoffstoll of Joliet, Rebecca Ann Wright of Evansville, Ind., Ali Jo and Van Holman of Wilmington, Ill.; two sons, Randy Morris and Cathy Overton of Morris, William Perry and Holly Overton of Kingston, Wash.; two sisters, Irma and Noble Moye of Ridgway, Judy Koerner also of Ridgway; and one brother, Gene and Elsie Overton of Alton; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, Dale and Tom Overton. Visitation for Bill will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway. Rev. Randy Davis will be officiating with burial at Jackson Cemetery near Ridgway. Internet condolences can be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.