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Charles William “Bill” Stansfield, 72, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 19, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, the son of Charles R. and Margaret A. (Hosbach) Stansfield. Bill married Paula Baker on August 8, 2012, and together they celebrated ten years of marriage.
Bill faithfully served his country in United States Navy. In his working years he was employed as a correctional officer, over the road and local truck driver. Bill was interested in motorcycles and trains. He was a fan of wrestling and watching his grandchildren wrestle was a special delight to him. He loved being around family, sitting on his porch drinking coffee, and lovingly pestering his wife Paula, 24/7. Bill was a kind man, a friend to many, and loved his family. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Bill leaves behind his loving wife, Paula; children, Mike Stansfield, William Stansfield and wife, Mary, Tony Calverley and wife, Stephanie, Stacy Wood and husband, Mitch; grandchildren, Mackenzie Hoxsey, Landun Stansfield, Shaelynn Stansfield, Avery and Alex Calverley, Aaron, Chevvy, and Jorden Wood; siblings, Pete (Barb) Stansfield, Jackie Stansfield, Catherine “Penny” Stansfield, and James (Pat) Stansfield.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and one son Jason Stansfield.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, with Gregory Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery, with Full Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to Community Children’s Impact, or the Lunch Wagon. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Bill’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Stansfield family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
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Previous Events
Visitation
1
Mar
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Funeral Service
1
Mar
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Cemetery Details
Location
college drive
Mount Carmel, il 62863
