William Johnathan Keagle

August 24, 1946 - December 5, 2020

Age 74, of Wilmington, IL passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. Born August 24, 1946 in Joliet, IL to the late Robert and Inez (nee Oliver) Keagle. Bill was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service he received the National Defense Service Medal, four bronze stars with the Vietnam Service Metal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He attended the First Baptist Church in Morris and also enjoyed attending other churches, such as the First Baptist Church in Coal City. Bill also had a love for fishing and boating. Surviving are his two daughters, Cheryl Christiansson of Coal City and Andrea (Thomas) Hanna of Braidwood, IL; seven grandchildren, Alexandrea, Tyler, Anamaree, Kortnie, Blake, Jeremy, and Jacob; four great-grandchildren, Natalie, Brent, Aiden, Layla; one brother, David Keagle; one sister, Sharon Miller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Preceding him in death were his parents. Visitation for Bill will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, IL, Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Hahn will officiating. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, follow social distancing guidelines, and due to the capacity requirements, please be brief with your condolences to allow other guests to pay their final respects. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment with military honors will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be directed to the family to help with funeral expenses. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.