William "Bill" Hollis

William “Bill” Hollis, 88, of Washington, IL died at 11:36 pm Thursday, July 21, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on March 9, 1928 in Bible Grove, MO, he married Amanda McGill Ellis on July 4, 1976. She survives. Also surviving are their children: Pam Keel of Cummings, GA, Mary Hollis of Acworth, GA, and Mike Hollis of Union Springs, AL, Janet (Marion) Roberson of Pikeville, TN, Linda Webster of Washington, IL, Randy (Judy) Ellis of Eureka, IL, and Rick Ellis of Morton, IL, 3 sisters; Loretta Leible of St. Charles, MO, Betty (Henry) Slobe of Grayslake, IL, and Martha Bradley of Bible Grove, MO, 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Patricia Hollis, 1 son William “Billy” Hollis, 1 stepson, David Ellis, 1 granddaughter, Michelle Ellis, 1 brother, Wayne Hollis, 2 sisters, Mary McGill and Lorraine Aldridge and 3 brother-in-laws, Warren “Junior” Aldridge, Mayo “Toots” Bradley and Eddie Leible. Bill graduated from Bible Grove High School in 1945. He then retired from the US Army after more than 20 years of service, where he attained the rank of Major and served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He also worked at Dixie Bearings in Atlanta, GA for 8 years and at the United States Post Office in Peoria, where he worked as a sorter. He was an active member of Taylor Lodge A.F.& A.M. #98 in Washington, IL, where he was currently serving as Chaplain. Bill was a Mason for over 50 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post # 100 in Washington and the Disabled American Veterans. Funeral Services for Bill will be at 10 am Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Pastor Jim Gorby will officiate. Services will be followed by military honors rendered by the US Army. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, July 25, 2016 at the funeral home where Masonic Services will follow at 7 pm. Cremation rites will be accorded after the services and inurnment will be in Bible Grove, MO at a later date. Memorials may be made to Taylor Lodge A.F.& A.M. #98.

William "Bill" Hollis

March 9, 1928 - July 21, 2016