William West Jr. “Billy”

William West Jr. “Billy”, 59, of Lincoln, passed away March 2, 2021 at Aperion Care Capitol in Springfield, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A private family celebration of life will be held.

William was born November 30, 1961 in Lincoln, IL., the son of William B. West Sr. and Theadora (Lewis) West. He enjoyed the outdoors; walking and riding his bike. He also enjoyed art, especially drawing and painting, and liked working with his hands at things like building model cars. William was always a helper and had a sweet, gentle disposition. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his mother Theadora West; 4 sisters: Kathi Rhodes, Kay West, Tena West, and Britany (Rick) Wilson; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family in care of Theadora West.