Ethell, Wilfred “Bill”

Wilfred “Bill” Dean Ethell, age 84, of Athens, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at his home.

He was born June 4, 1929 in Greene County, Illinois, the son of Emmons and Bessie Parkin Ethell. Bill married Lola Young on June 5, 1948 in Athens.

He is survived by his wife, Lola; two sons, Larry (Debbie) Ethell of Athens, Garry (Janet) Ethell of Athens , one daughter, Judy (Robert) Ethell-Glatz of St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Erik, Erin, Jennifer, Elise, and Kalab; four great-granddaughters, Alex, Lauren, Avelyn and Brynlee, seven great-grandsons Dominic, William, Pete, Jeret, Landon, Kalab Jr, and Chad; one brother, Emmons “Jack” (Betty) Ethell of Athens; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Fritz, Mike, Robert “Bob”, and Eldon “Cap” Ethell; two sisters, Bernice Walker and Gladys Johnson; and a grandson, Evan.

Mr. Ethell was a life-long farmer south of Athens until his retirement. He was an active member of the Athens Christian Church, serving his calling as a treasurer, Deacon, Elder, and any place he was needed. He seldom used the word “no” when asked for help.

Only one life now has passed only what’s done for Christ will last.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Athens Christian Church.

Funeral services will also be held there at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 28, 2014.

Ken Gennicks will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorials can be made to Athens Christian Church Building Fund.

Family is being served by Mott & Henning Funeral Home, in Athens, IL.