ANNA, Ill. -- William "Bill" Mowell, 89, of Anna died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at Union County Hospital.
He was born Aug. 14, 1915, in Cairo, Ill., son of Ame and Augusta Slimer Mowell. He and Zelma Lentz were married Aug. 15, 1934. She died July 1, 1991.
Mowell was a retired farmer. He was a member of Anna Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Glenna Miller of Anna; a son, Willard Mowell of Anna; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son and a brother.
Friends may call at Crain Funeral Home in Anna from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. until time of service.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tim Sadler officiating. Burial will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery.
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