William Orville Webb

BUSH-William (Orville) Webb, 90, died 10:30 P.M., Thursday, June 27, 2002 at his residence. Funeral Services will be 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 29, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Webb officiating. Burial will follow at the Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. Orville was born March 1, 1912 in Williamson County to Alonzo Harrison & Stella (Taylor) Webb. He married Lettie Pauline Summers on February 15, 1941 in Perryville, Missouri. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1999. Orville retired from Orient #6 Coal Mine at Waltonville in 1974 after working 40 years as a roof bolter and machine operator. He was a member of Crossroads Tabernacle Church in Bush. Survivors include: Daughter & Son In Law: JoNell & Larry Havens of Carbondale, IL. Son & Daughter In Law: Rev. Bill & Judy Webb of Murphysboro, IL. Four Grandchildren: Jeff Loring & wife Sandy of De Soto, IL. Tami Barnes & husband Terry of Chesterfield, MO. Rebecca Griffith & husband Dan of Flora, IL. Jody Tewell & husband Andy of Anna, IL. Two Step Grandchildren: Five Great Grandchildren: Four Step Great Grandchildren: Also several nieces & nephews survive He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, Melville Webb and one sister; Mary Belle Stomberski.