William L. Mathis
“Bill”
William (Bill) L. Mathis, 76, of Savoy, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Wednesday,  Sept. 14, 2011, at Carle Hospital, Urbana.
He was born Nov. 8, 1934, at Villa Ridge, Ill. a son of John W. and Alice (Leidigh) Mathis.
Bill retired in 1992 as a central stores manager at the University of Illinois.
He was an avid sports fan, enjoying football and basketball; and he and his wife, Betty, were enthusiastic bowlers, participating in tournaments throughout the country.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Betty Luthe Mathis; two daughters, Vicki Weis, Champaign, and Kimberly (Greg) Johnson, Savoy; five grandchildren, Jesus Rios, Poway, Calif., Matthew (Lora) Johnson, Collinsville, Ill., Joshua, Jacob, and Heidi Johnson, Savoy; three sisters, Joan (Herman) Edwards, Urbana, Marilyn Mathis, Vancouver, Wash., Betsy (Kent) Yarbrough, Wheatland, Wyo; two brothers, Jim (Betty) Mathis, Homewood, Ill., John D. Mathis, Villa Ridge, Ill., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Mathis Lain, and a son-in-law, Vern Weis.
Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm, Champaign, and Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at 10 a.m. before services at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Donna Smith will officiate.
Entombment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Champaign.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences to the family may be offered online at www.HeathandVaughn.com.
Condolences
Betty:
I was so sorry to learn of Bill’s death. He was such a nice guy. My father was Bob Soloman and he considered Bill one of his best friends always. I think having Bill and Gene Creek there at Office Supply made work much more enjoyable for Dad.
I remember how much it meant to my brother, John and I when Bill and Gene came to Dad’s visitation. I'm sorry I can’t attend the visitation but I did want to tell you and your family how sorry I am and that my brother and I are thinking of you.
Linda Williams
Covington, Indiana 47932
Betty and family,
I just wanted to say I'm very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I'm not sure if you remember me or not but I worked with you in Bevier Hall around 1979 to 1989 (with Anne Carrillo) and learned a lot from you I must admit! My name at that time was Linda Waller. But my thoughts are with you and your family during your time of loss. He was a very nice man and I always thought a lot of you. Take care Betty.
Linda Sachs
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