Beloved husband of the late Shirley B. (nee Moore). Devoted father of Darlene Ellis (Ira), William IV (Patty), Richard (Tracy), Sharon Brown (Chris), and Karen. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 1 sister Pat Gallagher. Relatives and friends are invtited to his Viewing 9-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Interment private.