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Mattoon, IL - Billy L. McCrocklin, 83, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Mattoon, IL, passed away at his home at 7:20 am, August 30, 2013. \r\n\r\nA memorial service in his honor will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL, 61938, with Reverend Robert Clark officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. \r\n\r\nBill was born September 8, 1929, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Clarence and Mary Woodard McCrocklin. He married Phyllis Learmonth in Sullivan, IN, on September 5, 1958. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Phyllis; a son, Dr. Michael McCrocklin and wife Sarah of Paris, IL; a daughter, Susan Dunn and husband Parker of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Shannon McCrocklin and husband Jordan Johnson of Ames, IA, and Brody and Fiona Dunn of Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Ruth Lloyd.\r\n\r\nA veteran of the United States Army, Mr. McCrocklin served our country from 1954-1956 in Germany. For many years, he was owner and operator of the McCrocklin Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Mattoon, Illinois. He loved Mattoon and believed in giving back to the community. He was very active in many civic, professional, and fraternal organizations. He was a member of the Kiwanis, serving as president and lt. governor. He served as president of the Mattoon Association of Commerce, and also as drive chairman and president of the United Way, board member and president of the Coles County Mental Health, and board member of the Salvation Army. He served two terms as the president of the Tri-County Independent Insurance Agents Association, and as president of the Coles County Board of Realtors. He was past Exalted Ruler of the Mattoon Elks Lodge, in Mattoon, IL, and a 62 year member of the Masonic Lodge #268 of Paris, IL. \r\n\r\nIn 1994, Bill and his wife, Phyllis, retired to The Villages, FL. There, he enjoyed playing golf and was a past Exalted Ruler of the Lady Lake, Florida, Elks Lodge. In 2005, Bill and Phyllis relocated to Las Vegas, NV to be closer to family. \r\n\r\nFor those who wish, donations in Bill's name may be made to the Creekside Hospice, 3675 Pecos McLeod, Suite #900, Las Vegas, NV 89121.\r\n\r\nPlease visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with his family. \r\n

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Billy Lee "Bill" McCrocklin

September 8, 2029 - August 30, 2013