Lowell E. Wills, 89, of Virden, died on Monday, May 19, at his home.
There are no services planned. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes in Girard is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Willis was born Jan. 11, 1936, in Enos, IL, a son of Irvin E. and Alice Lydia (Triplett) Wills. He graduated from Farmersville High School with the class of 1955. He married Rhonda Hatalia on April 26, 1986, in Virden.
Mr. Willis was a member of the United States Army. He worked for Commonwealth Edison in Pawnee, retiring after 24 years as a control room operator. After his retirement, he kept busy by mowing 35 lawns. He enjoyed meeting up with friends and visiting for morning coffee. He loved to solve word-search puzzles.
Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lorraine Statler and Louise Lockwood; and brothers, Larry and Andy Wills.
He is survived by his wife; Rhonda Wills of Virden; sons, Allen (Patti) Wills of Farmersville, Tom (Denise) Wills of Cambridge and Dwayne (Michelle) Wills of Providence Forge, VA; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Millburg, Zach (Jeremy) Wills, Ashley (David) Abruzzese, Tyler (Charlie) Wills, Dylan (Samantha) Wills and Jessica (Hunter) Wills; great-grandchildren, Chase Millburg, Lilly Millburg, Riley Abruzzese, Reagan Abruzzese, Reese Abruzzese and Beau Sowder; and several nieces and nephews.
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