William L. Kile

Feb. 24, 1918 - Jun. 24, 2012

William L. Kile, 94, of Marshall, IL passed away 6:10 AM Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, IN.
He was a farmer and until his recent illness he lived on the farm he and his wife had owned since they were married which was a Centennial Farm.
He was born Feb. 24, 1918 in Clark Co., IL, the son of Albert and Gertie Johnson Kile. He married Mary Ellen Garner on January 17, 1942 and she preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 1988.
Surviving are his four children, Linda Kuykendall, Judie (Jerry) Nave, LuEllen (Charley) Rose and Brent (Glenda) Kile all of Marshall; grandchildren, Tom Kuykendall  Jr., Lee Ann (Vern) Reinert, Kile Nave, Elise Nave, Gretchen (Travis) Beltz, Eric (Rebecca) Rose, Stephanie (Chad) Bennett and Holli Kile; great grandchildren, Drew Fendrich, Joe Reinert, Ben Reinert and Ellen Reinert, Jordan Nave, Jacob  Maxwell, Brenna Beltz, Zia Beltz, Leighton Beltz, William Rose, Amelia Rose and Jackson Bennett; his siblings, Winona Burnam of West Union, IL, George (Betty) Kile of West Union, IL, Mary Lou Laird and Eliza Nelle Arbuckle both of Marshall, IL, Henry (Shirley) Kile of Columbus, GA, Nina (Steve) Shipman of Lexington, KY and Albert (Anna) Kile Jr. of Danville, IL; a brother-in-law, Walter Garner of Martinsville, IL and sisters-in-law, Betty Rogers and Martha Garner both of Marshall, IL and Irene Garner of Martinsville, IL and several  nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Thomas Kuykendall Sr.; brothers, Wilbur Kile, and Bert Kile and a sister, Bertha Jackson.
He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church and was a graduate of Marshall Highs School. He was a dedicated, faithful, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He assumed family responsibility for his siblings at the early age of 18 when his own father passed away. He lived a quiet life, teaching those his life touched by demonstrating honesty, humility, kindness, love and generosity. He loved the Lord and taught his family to share his faith. He loved working with the soil and watching the crops grow. He served as the Supervisor of Anderson Township for many years. He enjoyed serving the families in his community. Each year he hand wrote a yearlong weather prediction and shared copies of it with his family and friends. He loved playing pool and taught many boys and men to enjoy the game. He was a man of his word who enjoyed the friendship of many. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Services in honor of his life will be 11:00 AM Friday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with Bro. Gene Ellis officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday and 7:00 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association

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• Alfred - Aug. 14, 2012

  I can't believe the mtneieg. If you were not there you will not understand. Shame on you if you do not attend the council mtneiegs. It's our city and we need to see how it is being run. That's all I will say about that.

• Denise Smitley Ralph - Jun. 26, 2012

  Brent, Judie, LuEllen & Linda & Families,  I am so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
  
  Denise
  

• Judi Eitel - Jun. 26, 2012

  I am so sorry to hear of his death.  Larry and I would watch him play pool at Monk's [restaurant] last year. You could tell he knew what he was doing and loved it. He had a good long life but we are never ready to give them up. Prayers are with you and your families.

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