Marvin O. Williams, Jr., 55, of Monmouth, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 at his home in Monmouth.
He was born on July 26, 1960 in Peoria, IL, the son of Marvin Otis, Sr. and Frances (Brown) Williams. Marvin was raised and educated in Glasford, IL.
Marvin married Debra Kay Peterson on May 26, 1979 in Oquawka, IL, she survives.
Marvin worked as a supervisor for PSSI Sanitation for over 20 years. He previously worked at Wilson Foods and Mariah Packing in Monmouth. He enjoyed racing dirt cars, camping, fishing, car stereos, and spending time with his grandchildren. Marvin loved to give his friends hot peppers that he grew, and was a known practical joker.
Surviving Marvin is his wife, Debra Williams of Monmouth, three children; Marcy (Steve) Strange of Des Moines, IA, Marvin O. Williams III, of Monmouth, Stacey Williams of Monmouth, seven grandchildren; Cassidy Williams, Steven Strange, Jr., Joseph Sprague, Jr., Marvin O. Williams IV, Jorden Sprague, Shelbi Sprague, and Aiden Sprague. Four brothers; Mark (Debbie) Williams, Sr., of Canton, IL, Marty Lee (Vicky) Williams of Vermont, IL, Michael Thomas of Kewanee, IL, and Brad Williams of Oquawka, two sisters; Tonya Barry of Oklahoma, and Tarra (Sean) Mickey of Gulfport, IL. Also surviving is his step mother Dixie Spiker of Oquawka, mother-in-law Stella Peterson of Oquawka, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law John Peterson, Sr.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016, at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial fund has been established and will be designated at a later date.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
1007 N G St
Monmouth, Illinois 61462
Thursday, March 17, 2016
2:00 PM
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
1007 N G St
Monmouth, Illinois 61462
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