Willie Singleton

Willie J. Singleton, 80, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:46 PM Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Hallmark House Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born on February 8, 1934 in Jackson, TN to John and Bettie (Bray) Singleton. He married Joan Pendergraft on August 3, 1951 in Corinth, Mississippi. Preceeding in death are his parents, one infant son, Michael J. Singleton, three brothers, Roy, Robert and Carl Singleton, two sisters, Belle Glozier and Elizabeth Privett. Surviving is: his wife, Joan of Pekin; one son, Roger Singleton of Pekin; two daughters, Donna (Joe) Yavorshak of Pekin and Debra Gerdes of North Pekin; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Bob) Whelan of Bloomington, IL and Michael Yavorshak of Pekin; three great grandchildren, Cooper and Luca Davis both of Bloomington, IL and Cameron Yavorshak of Pekin; three brothers, Joe (Margaret) Singleton of South Pekin, IL, Jim (Elaine) Singleton of Loves Park, IL and John (Faye) Singleton of Jackson, TN; one sister, Sue (Larry) James of Spring Creek, TN. Willie worked for Sandrock Autobody until 1975. He then became co-owner with Glen Rhoades of Downtown Auto body retiring in 1990. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working in his vegetable garden and playing the guitar. Private graveside services will be on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Lakeside Cemetery with Rev. Judy Doyle officiating. There will be no visitation. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Central Illinois Chapter 606 West Glen Ave Peoria, IL 61614. To express condolences online go to www.hendersonfuneralcare.com. Cemetery Lakeside Cemetery 1917 N. 8th St. Pekin,IL 61554 Graveside Service Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Lakeside Cemetery 1917 N. 8th St. Pekin,IL 61554