William F. Emery

William F. "Willie" Emery, age 77, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Willie was born November 02, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Elijah and Dorothy (Davis)  Emery. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Glenn on September 12, 1970 in Creal Springs, IL. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Willie worked at Diagraph Bradley and was a member of International Machinist Union and member of American Legion and VFW, and of the Baptist Faith.  

He is survived by two children, Rodney S. (Bobbie) Emery of Marion, IL and Michelle K. Emery of Marion, IL; two grandchildren, Evan J. Emery and Dustin S. Emery; and four siblings, Myra (Jimmy) Logsdon of Marion, IL, Jodi Webb of Marion, IL, Marvin Emery of Marion, IL, and Gary Emery of Herrin, IL.  He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Emery; his parents, Elijah and Dorothy Emery; and one brother, Wayne Emery.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 11th, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Blue Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home his son Rodney officiating. Burial will be private for the family at Wise-Robinson Cemetery near Ozark, Illinois.