Joseph “Joe” K. Willms, 62, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Vandalia, IL.
Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Rev. Joe Lawson, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM,* before service* Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorials to Friends & Families of Fayette Co. Hospital and/or Fayette County Hospital LTC, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
He was born June 29, 1953, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Gerald E. & Norma Virginia (Jones) Willms. He was formerly employed at Old Goat Mowing, Brownstown Lumber and was the grounds keeper at Vandalia Country and Golf Club. He Graduated from SIU with degree in Botany
He is survived by: Brothers – Paul “Whitey” Willms & Susan, Shobonier, IL and John Willms & Kathy, Brownstown, IL; Several Nephews & Nieces.
Preceded in death by: Parents; 1 Brother – Melvin Willms, 2012. And, special friend Aileen Tinker