William L. McDermith 65, of Mechanicsburg passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 5:58p.m. in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. He was born in Pawnee the son of Carl and Lucille (Sample) McDermith. He married Regina S. markley in Breckenridge, IL on april 18, 1992. He was a Farmer and Promoter. He enjoyed promoting Demo Derbies. He was the owner and operator of Shaner Power Sports and enjoyed working in the shop. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.

He is survived by wife: Regina S. (Markley) McDermith, sons: Shane McDermith of Springfield and Carl McDermith of Taylorville, IL, daughters: Shala markley of Edinburg, IL and Courntey (Vince) Reid of Langleyville, IL, grandchildren: Shana McDermith, sister: Wanda Houk of Edinburg, IL, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorvilee. Funeral Services will be at 11:00a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Edingburg Park District, Edinburg. Burial will be in Edinburg Cemetery, Edingburg, IL with Pastor Scott Brindley officiating.

Memorials can be made to the family.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, IL