William G. Ealey Obituary (1921 - 2010)

William G. "Bill" Ealey, 88, of Taylorville, IL died at 1:23 pm Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1921 in Riverton, IL the son of George Taylor and Goldie Edith Disney Ealey. On June 5, 1970 he married Hazel F. Heuer in Decatur, IL. Mr. Ealey was affiliated with Grace Baptist Church in Taylorville. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 73, member and Past Commander of AmVets Post 29, and Member of Moose Lodge #1516 all of Taylorville and a member of United Auto Workers. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company in 1982. He was one of the first members to join Project 29 and was an eager volunteer and supporter of Christian County Senior Citizens Centers. Surviving are his wife Hazel F. Ealey of Taylorville, Son: Richard Leroy Ealey of Riverton, Daughters: Carolyn Lee Breacher of Indianapolis, IN, and Beverly Jean Freitag and husband Richard of Springfield. Stepson: Dale DeWayne Gable of Millersville, TN; God daughter: Lori Ford and husband David of Houston, TX; Brothers: Roscoe E. Ealey and wife Eilene of Tucson, AZ and Lester Ealey and wife Edna of Girard. Sisters: Elsie Budd of Litchfield and Eilene Callerman and husband Terry of Virden. Grandchildren: Aaron William Freitag and wife Sara of Lincoln, Sheri Dace of Indianapolis, IN, Chris Ealey, Michael Breacher and Michelle Ealey all of Springfield. Great Grandchildren: Ashley Dace of Indianapolis, IN, Riley Alexander Freitag and Cooper William Freitag of Lincoln. There are 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son William Taylor Ealey and sisters, Helen Park. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Rev. Terry Lockard officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the services and burial will be at a future date in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Christian County Senior Citizens, 701 W. Adams, Taylorville, IL 62568.