William C. "Bill" "Papa" Woodis

William C. Bill Woodis, 64, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at his home. Bill was born on December 21, 1945 in Herrin to Roy & Nelma (Price) Woodis. He married Karen Ashoff on January 20, 1968 in Herrin. Together they shared forty two years. She survives of Herrin. Bill was a Veteran having served honorably in the US Marine Corp. He owned and operated Woodis and Sons Construction. He was a member of the Herrin American Legion. Bill loved life. He especially loved his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include- Wife- Karen Woodis of Herrin Son- William Dale Woodis and wife Angi of Herrin Daughter- Kelly Lynn Childers and husband Bret Soupy of Herrin Son- Derek Woodis and girlfriend Ramsay Williams of Herrin Grandchildren- Lyndsey, Gabrielle & Whitney Woodis of Herrin Grandchildren- Brandon, Lexi and Molly Sue Childers of Herrin Sister- Judi (Woodis) Dusch & husband Dan of DeSoto Sister in law- Latisa Woodis of Herrin Nephew- Todd Cornelius & wife Tracy Niece- Julie Cornelius & Larry Pusateri Niece- Lori Dillard and husband Doug Niece- Tammy Kirby & husband Kelly Great Nieces & nephews- Charles King Beth Dillard Emily Dillard Cole Kirby Gracie Kirby Tyler Cornelius Taylor Cornelius Great Great Nephew- Ryder Bayes Special Friends- John Riley, Bob Clark, Chris & Tracy Rone, Cayce Robinson & Cliffy Wyatt and the Friday Night Crew He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers- Roy Butch Woodis, Jr and Dale Woodis, nephew- Gregory Scott Cornelius, special aunt- Nell McSpadden, mother in law- Helen Ashoff and sister in law- Connie Ashoff. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Ralph Brandon will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Military rites will be performed at graveside by the Herrin VFW and American Legion Posts in association with the Illinois National Guard. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.