William Rea Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William Rea (Christopher, Illinois). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Rea to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Rea and Daphna Rea (Eickelmann); and his daughter Robbie Lee Rea. He is survived by: his wife Judy; his son Steve; his daughter-in-law Diana Rea; his grandsons, John Palmer Rea and Will Lee Phillips Rea; his brother-in-law Charlie Venoski; and his close friend Bob Smith.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home (209 N Emma St, Christopher, IL 62822). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
