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Obituary for William D. Elam
William D. Elam, Sr., age 78, of Harrisburg, IL passed away October 14, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.
William was born December 8, 1940 to William Ralph and Verba Frances (Carter) Elam in Eddyville, IL. He was a member of the Plumbers-Pipefitters Local 551 located in West Frankfort, IL and worked at the Saline County Housing Authority. William was baptized on July 20, 2015 into the Baptist faith and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
William is survived by three children, Jennifer Elam of Harrisburg, IL, Rebecca (Troy) Parrish of Oak Lawn, IL, William Elam, Jr. of Harrisburg, IL; mother of children, Carolyn Elam; seven grandchildren, Brandon Elam, Travis (Kresna) Elam, Jayci Dayle Elam, Kassidy (Freddy) Perez, Kaleb Elam, Konnor Parrish, Dakota Elam; two twin great-grand daughters, Tessa and Bella Perez; several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Pastor Ron Reed will be conducting the service, Visitation for the public will be from 11:00 am till time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at New Liberty Blanchard Cemetery in Eddyville, IL.
Memorials may be made to: New Liberty Blanchard Cemetery, c/o William Elam, Jr., 85 Angus Road, Harrisburg, IL 62946.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
18
Oct
11:00 AM10/18/2019 11:00:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
10/18/2019 1:00:00 PM
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 N PO Box 69 Eddyville , IL 62928
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 NEddyville 62928IL
United States
Service
Friday
18
Oct
1:00 PM10/18/2019 1:00:00 PM
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 N PO Box 69 Eddyville , IL 62928
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 NEddyville 62928IL
United States
Cemetery Details
Location
New Liberty Cemetery at BlanchardFinal Resting Place
Oak Road Blanchard, IL 62928
Oak RoadBlanchard62928IL
United States
Memorial Contribution
New Liberty Blanchard Cemetery
c/o William Elam, Jr. 85 Angus Road Harrisburg, IL 62946