William R. Posey

Mr. William "Billy" R. Posey, 32, of Morris, was taken too soon, suddenly, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, on Division Street in Morris as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident.

Bill was born in Dallas, Texas, but he was a lifelong Morris resident. He was educated in the Morris school system. Bill was a likable guy, who enjoyed his family and his friends. He was always there for those who needed help.

Bill loved fishing, the Chicago Cubs, a good joke and fellowship at Griffins Pint. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Anna L. Sanders; his great-aunt, Tina Daniels; and maternal great-grandparents, Lynn and Margie Myers.

He is survived by his fiancee, Nancy Sanchez, and her children, who Billy loved as his own; his loving mother, Joanette Wilson of Joliet; his father, Thomas Posey of Glendale, Calif.; one sister, Patricia (Adam) Sims of Sycamore, Ill.; his two little brothers, Eric and Derrick Posey, both of Morris; his maternal grandfather, Robert Sanders of Dwight; four nephews, Jesse, Julien, Dylan and Brenden; one niece, Ashlain; and many aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for William R. Posey will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Peace Chapel Assembly of God, 852 School St., Morris, with a visitation at 10 a.m. until the time of services.

As it was Williams request, cremation rites will be accorded following funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to his family would be appreciated.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1202 West U.S. at Deerpath Dr., Morris, is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call 815-942-5040 or visit the Web site www.fredcdames.com.