William "Bill" Page

September 12, 1928 - September 15, 2017

William “Bill” Page, 89, of Hoopeston, IL., passed away at 2:00 A.M. Friday, September 15, 2017 at Heritage Health Senior Living and Therapy in Hoopeston, IL. He was born September 12, 1928, the son of Buford and Jewel (Wells) Page. He married Roxie Boils in 1949 in Milford, IL. She survives. He is survived by his son Leon (Jaynie) Page of Olney, IL.; one sister, Mildred Owen of Hoopeston, IL.; one brother, Max (Esther) Page of Hoopeston, IL.; two grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Maynard Byers, Louise Boyles, and Mazelle Pearson, two brothers, Milton Page and Earl Page. Bill retired from FMC in Hoopeston after 40 years. He attended the First Baptist Church in Hoopeston. He was a member of the Illiana Car Club and the Wabash Gun Club. He loved to hunt and garden and to collect coins, knives and guns. He also enjoyed playing cards and cornhole with his family. A visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Monday, September 18, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Adam Taubert officiating. Burial will follow the service at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church 323 E. Seminary Hoopeston, IL 60942.