William S. Wells

William S. Wells Jr., 74, of Pekin passed away at 2:15 pm, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Bill was born October 10, 1938 in Mackinaw to William S. Wells Sr. and Anna (Reel) Wells. He married Marietta Judson May 9, 1959 in Pekin. He is survived by his wife, Marietta; one daughter, Dianne Wyant, one son, David Wells both of Pekin; three grandchildren, Zachary, Carlos, Cecilia Wyant; one brother, Ernest 'Gene' Wells of Groveland; two sisters, Deloris Otto of Lincoln and Roberta (Ray DeWester) Wells; many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Ray, Donald, and Willis Wells. Bill was raised in the rural Mackinaw-Tremont area and graduated from Tremont High School in 1956.He enjoyed being outdoors filling his leisure hours with gardening and yard work.He also enjoyed following the Chicago cubs, Bulls & Bears and playing cards.Bill was a Bradley Basketball fan. His family was very important to him. Bill and his grandchildren loved to play monopoly together. Bill retired from Caterpillar in 1992 after 30 years of service.He was of the Methodist faith. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Monday, August 5, 2013 at Glendale Memorial Gardens. Judy Doyle will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting Bill's family with arrangements. Memorials may be direct to TAPS 100 Taps Lane Pekin, IL 61554. To leave Bill's family an online condolence please visit www.hendersonfuneralcare.com. Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554 Graveside Service Monday, August 5, 2013 2:00 PM Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554