Apple River – Rodney "Rod" A. Williams, age 60, passed away at his home on Tuesday December 23, 2014. Rod was born on September 17, 1954 in Freeport, IL to Burnell and Janice (Blenner) Williams. He married Doris McPhillips and together they raised three beautiful daughters. Rod started employement at Kelly Springfield in 1978, there he made lifelong friendships. He was a one of a kind guy who loved to spend time with family and friends. He was an unselfish man, a caring man who would give the shirt off his back and the last dollar to his name. He loved the Mississippi River and traveling up north with friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Rod is survived by his three daughters; Kristin (Aric) Ellsworth of Scales Mound, IL, Carrie Williams of Scales Mound, IL, and Casey (Ben) Wooden of Warren, IL. His grandchildren; Zayden, Hudsyn, Khai, Ella, Rori, and Beckham. Five brothers Ed (Lynette) Williams of Freeport, IL, Brian (Carol) Williams of Warren, IL, Duane (Donna) Williams of Warren, IL Kevin Williams of Freeport, IL, Darrell Williams of Freeport and one sister Laurie (Steve) Whitehead of Freeport, IL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends.

He will be missed by all, "that's the truth."

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held on Tuesday December 30, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.

Visitation will be held on Monday December 29, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.

Rev. Randal Nicholas will officiate at the services.

Cremation rites to be accorded.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.

The family would like to thank Dr. Martin Cleary and staff and the entire staff at the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center.