William L. Futrell

December 9, 1934 - June 22, 2014

Brown Funeral Home 815-469-8241 William Lawrence Futrell, resident of Manteno for over 60 years, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 22nd. Bill was the beloved husband to Joanne D. Futrell for over 60 years up until her death in February. Together they faithfully served their family, their church (members of the First Presbyterian Church for almost 60 years), and community with generosity and great joy! Bill was born December 9, 1934 in Harrisburg, IL, the son of Jeff & Eula Stout Futrell. Bill will be remembered by his family for his faith, his undying love for his wife and growing family, his passion for food, fishing and his workshop, as well as his life of hospitality and generosity to those around him. Bill is survived by his children: Tom (Lyn) Futrell and Angela (David) Rose; 8 grandchildren: Anna (Jim) Snyder, James Futrell, Jennifer Sisk, Emily Russell, Jacqueline, Elise and Andrea Rose; 2 great grandchildren; Hailey Sisk and Chandler Russell; one great great grandchild: Bentley Drake; and two sisters, Emma Horton, of Carrier Mills, Il. and Sally Futrell of Bradley, Il He was preceded in death by his beloved "Joey" on February 5, 2014; his beloved son, Gilbert, on June 10, 2013, and two sisters, Vivian Henshaw and Mary Mulligan. Visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home in Manteno on Thursday, June 26th from 4-7 pm. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Manteno on Friday morning at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to Compassion Internation and Hospice Care of Kankakee Valley.