William Howard Bourne, Jr. of Decatur, IL formerly of Warrensburg leaves his loving wife Audrey Earline of 60 years to cherish his memories. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Central IL. William was born on February 7, 1935 in Decatur, IL. He was the son of William Howard Sr., and Katie Flannagan O'Dell. William was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Peggy Sue, one son William Maurice, and one grandson Erik Brandon. William was retired from A.E. Staley's after working 30 years. He was a former member of the Warrensburg Church of God, and affiliated with Life Foursquare Church. He leaves behind his children, Jimmy (Kathy), Kathy (Dwight) and Teresa Washburn (Jerry) of Decatur. Johnny of Boody, IL and Jeff (Tammy) of Halletville, TX. Grandchildren Kyle Bourne, Keri Raymer, Elliot Green, Justin Washburn, Stacy Reprakash, Zeb Bourne, Travis Bourne, Brandy Bourne, and Shelby Bourne, 13 great-grandchildren, sisters Deanna Brown (Dan) of Baldwin, KS, Barbara Hedenberg of MO, Dawn Duncan of Decatur, and Debbie Bowman (Allen) of Jacksonville, FL. "
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