95, of Macomb
Bill H. Western, 95, of Macomb, Illinois was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday October 2, 2025 surrounded by his family in his home. He was born April 11, 1930 in Bean Station, TN to Halmer and Aileen (Long) Western. He married Carol F. Hocking on September 2, 1951 in Hopkinsville, KY. They were married for 72 years. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2024 Surviving are three children, Marcia (William) McGrew of Prairie City, IL; Mike (Kathy) Western of DeLand, FL; Bruce Western of Macomb, IL; five grandchildren, Audra (George) Vance, Brett (Katie) Cazalet, Eric (Mandy) Cazalet, Kenneth (Brandie) Western, Amanda (Larry) Lee; eight great-grandchildren and one brother, Gerald (Barbara) Western of Vermilion, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son-in-law Mike Cazalet and granddaughter Christine (Cazalet) Darragh.
Bill was very proud of his humble beginnings in Bean Station, TN before moving with his family to Jacksonville, Illinois, at the age of six.
A 1948 graduate of Jacksonville High School, Bill went on to attend the University of Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and proudly participated in the ROTC program. Following his graduation in 1952, he fulfilled his enlistment with the United States Army, honorably serving his country and being discharged as a 1st Lieutenant.
