George William "Bill" Meyer, 86, of Taylorville, died surrounded by his family, at 12:17pm Friday, December 21, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

He was born June 1, 1926 in Iuka, IL, the son of George and Nellie Copenhaver Meyer.  On March 30, 1947, he married Alberta Siegrist in Taylorville.  Mr. Meyer was an Army veteran of World War II, and was employed as a bricklayer for 32 years.  He later worked as a custodian at North School, a maintenance man for Plaza Rental, maintenance man for First National Bank, and a driver for Bob Ridings Ford.  His love was spoiling his 5 grandkids and buying them new tires and gas.  He also thought the world of his Great Grandchildren.  He was a meber of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville, VFW Post 4495, American Legion Post 73, and the Bricklayers Union.

He is survived by his wife Alberta of Taylorville; 3 daughters:  Kay Cowell and husband Dave of Taylorville, Janet Smith and husband Steve of Salem, and Beth Lindvahl and husband Craig of Effingham.  5 Grandchildren:  Jeff Cowell and wife Sheilal and Doug Cowell and wife Lisa of Taylorville, Sarah Campbell and husband Nik of Collinsville, Natalie Weaver and husband Tim of Sparta, and Andrew Smith and Companion Hannah of Troy.

Also surviving are 4 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, and 2 step Great-great grandchildren, and a sister:  Betty Schroeder and husband Mel of New Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Meyer.

Visitation was from 4pm to 6pm Sunday, December 23, 2012, at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville.  Private family services were held at 9am Monday, December 24, at the funeral home with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Senior Citizens Center, 701 West Adams, Taylorville, IL   62568, or Taylorville Food Pantry, c/o First Baptist Church, 301 East Market, Taylorville, IL   62568.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.