William J. Crist Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William J. Crist (Decatur, Illinois), born in Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on February 6, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Frank Crist and Pauline Harriett Crist (Sparks); his son Clayton Miles Crist; his great grandchildren, Ashley Crist and Autumn Crist; and his son-in-law Eric R Ilsley.
He is survived by: his former wife Judith Ann Bentz; his children, Crystal M Ilsley (Crist) of Springfield and Cameron Michael Crist (Bunny) of Decatur; his sister Janice Likins (Ronald) of Cerro Gordo; his grandchildren, Megan Ilsley (Brian Koch) of Springfield, Desirae Crist of Decatur, Devin Crist (Megan) of Kona, HI and Zephaniah Crist (Tori) of Decatur; his niece Angie Likins of Latham, IL; and his nephew Dennis Likins (Michelle) of Lovington, IL. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, 5 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvae Jazz Society in Decatur, IL or the American Cancer Society.
