William F. "Bill" Percival (83) of Effingham

William F. “Bill” Percival, 83, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Lakeland Rehabilitation Health Care Center in Effingham, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Bill was born on January 17, 1939, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Olen and Lucille (Webb) Percival. He married Doris James on December 1, 1957 in Watson Township.

Bill was a person of deep faith. He was a driver and supervisor for ARC and was employed at Menard’s for many years. He was a member of Funkhouser United Methodist Church and Gideons. He enjoyed antique tractors and attending tractor shows. He was a member of County Line Sodbusters. Bill was an avid woodworker and carpenter. He especially enjoyed working on unique projects in his wood shop and reading. Bill never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with everyone and spending time with his family.

Bill is survived by his wife, Doris Percival of Effingham; sons, Fred (Tonna) Percival and Darren (Heather) Percival all of rural Effingham; granddaughter, Mindy (Kris) McClelland of rural Mason; grandson, Chad (significant other, Rylee Case) Percival of rural Effingham; great-granddaughter, Ivy; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Lucille Percival; sister, Betty (Percival) Ruffner; and father and mother-in-law, Lee and Nellie James.