William Earl Milligan (Willie)
William Earl Milligan (Willie), 49, a resident of Anna, Ill., I Care died at 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at I Care.
He was born in Carlyle, Ky., on June 20, 1972.
Willie was the son of Alan and Jo Ellen Milligan of Buncombe. Willie was a twin and is survived by his twin brother, Steve, of Marion; two sisters, Jennifer (Daniel) Money of Buncombe and Katie (Lucas) Hook of Vienna, as well as J.P. (Holly) Tremblay of Paducah and LZ (Bianca) Crider of Harrisville, Utah.
In addition to those mentioned Willie had numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was a member and attended the Berean Christian Church in Murphysboro when he lived in Murphysboro.
He worked for many years at the START Development Workshop in Murphysboro after his graduation from Vienna High School in 1992.
In later years, after some health issues, Willie’s home was I Care in Anna and attended the workshop in Anna as well.
He enjoyed participating in Special Olympics when he was able to and received numerous medals.
He was an avid Cardinals fan, loved to flirt with the cute girls and loved animals.
He appreciated so much that I Care allowed house cats. He counted Joey and Jinx as special buddies. He was very interested in keeping up with the lives of all those who watched over him at I Care and everyone in the immediate family, extended family, church family, and friends.
Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. William Earl Milligan (Willie) were at noon Monday, Feb. 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Karnak. His father, the Rev. Alan Milligan, and his sisters, Jennifer and Katie, officiated.
Interment followed in Mount Zion Cemetery in Buncombe.
Pallbearers were Daniel Money, Lucas Hook, Seth Hook, Steve Milligan, Tyler Milligan, Connor Milligan and J.P. Tremblay.
Memorials can be made to Special Olympics of Southern Illinois, 1740 Innovation Dr., No. 23, Carbondale, Ill. 62903.
To leave an online message with the family or to share a memory, visit www.wilsonfuneralhome1928.com.
Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak was in charge of arrangements.