6. | Lomas, William 'Bill' was born on 22 Mar 1937 in Bennington, Edwards County, Illinois (son of Lomas, John Wesley and Baker, Matilda Madonna); died on 20 Sep 2011 in West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Sep 2011 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: LOMA.W001
- _FGRAVE: 76914742
- Funeral: 24 Sep 2011, First Christian Church, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois
Notes:
He was a member of First Christian Church in West Salem. In his younger days, he worked in the oilfield and later for the State of Illinois as a bridge maintenance crew member in nine counties for more than 30 years.
Bill loved his family, fishing, gardening and good books. Above all else, he valued honesty and fairness with little tolerance for those who did not. This value he passed on to his daughters and grandsons. Until the end, whenever possible, he could be found on the front porch with family and friends, drinking iced tea and waving at those who passed by.
Died:
William "Bill" Lomas, age 74, passed into Eternity at his home in West Salem, IL on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011.
William married Biehl, D. |