William A. Lydick, 87, of Fairfield, Illinois, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born March 1, 1937, in Oklahoma, the son of Everett and Helen Lydick. He was married to Marie (Shain) Lydick and she preceded him in death.
William was a retired electrical lineman and a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the VFW, and a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, duck hunting and playing cards with his friends from Kentucky.
Survivors include daughters Nickole (Tim) Orr of Albion, Illinois, Tina Smith and DeAnn Seifried, both of Grayville, Illinois; brother Joe Lydick of Florida; grandchildren Shain Seifried, Kaleb (Kayla) Schmittler, Carly Schmittler, Alex Orr, Jenni (Byron) Brinkley, Lillie Orr; great-grandchildren Kasen Goldman, Kaleena Schmittler, Keaton Schmittler, Ariyana Orr, Jaxon Brinkley, and Juston Brinkley; and his special friend and companion Dorothy Grogan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother Robert “Bob” Lydick.
William’s wishes were to be cremated.
Graveside service with military honors will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville, Illinois, at 11 am, Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville, Illinois, is assisting the family.
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