84, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:45 PM Thursday, September 18, 2014 at his home.
William was born December 30, 1929 in Galesburg, the son of Ray Boydstun and Ida Marks Boydstun. He married Libby Grant on September 5, 1981 in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jane (and Terry) Smith of Abingdon, Illinois and Julie Bohn of Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Wayne (and Marilyn) Boydstun of St. Augustine, Illinois; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, William Boydstun, Jr. and a sister, Margaret Boydstun Johnson.
William lived most all of his life in Abingdon and in Galesburg for 33 years. He attended Abingdon High School, graduating in 1948. He worked as a laborer at Gates Rubber Company for 24 years and he also worked as a farmer.
William was a member of the First Methodist Church in Galesburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Glen Bocox officiating. Visitation will be held at from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at the Church. Burial will be at the Abingdon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gordon Behrents Senior Center or First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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