William Lynn "Bill" Heddins, Sr. (68) of Neoga

William Lynn "Bill" Heddins, Sr., 68, of Neoga, Illinois, was called home to be with his Heavenly father at 9:57 P.M. Monday, August 15, 2016 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

As per Mr. Heddins and his family's wishes the body will be cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date. Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family, Sharon Heddins, 461 Elm Ave., Neoga, IL 62447.

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He was born January 30, 1948, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Melvin E. and Dorothy (Alexander) Heddins. Bill was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Neoga, IL. He married his best friend Sharon Blair, April  7, 1965, in Mattoon, IL. Bill was a very skilled musician and he enjoyed playing the guitar and Fiddle. He also enjoyed traveling the country showing his artistic skills.

Bill leaves he beloved wife after fifty-one years, Sharon Heddins of Neoga, IL; one son, William  "Lenny" Heddins, Jr. and wife Tammy of Gays, IL; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Wolf and husband Rob of Neoga, IL and Amy Powell and Fiancée' Bernie Lester of Shelbyville, IL; one sister, Mary Scribner of Ft. Myers, FL: nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Mr. Heddins was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Helen Cline; father-in law and mother-in-law, Floyd and Edna Fox.