William 'Bill' Davison, formerly of Du Quoin

William "Bill" D. Davison, 70, of Shelbyville, Illinois, formerly of Herscher and Du Quoin, Illinois, passed away on Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2020 at his residence.

Bill was born on July 1, 1949 in Paris, France, the son of William and Jeannette (Coletta) Davison. He graduated from Du Quoin High School, and went on to Eastern Illinois University to earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics and his master's degree in education.

He later received a second master's degree, in administration, at Illinois State University.

Bill began his career in education as a math teacher and retired in 2008 as the superintendent of Herscher Community Unit School District #2.

He married Margaret J. Hocking on July 31, 1992. They retired to Shelbyville and were affiliated with the First Christian Church of Shelbyville.

Bill is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Shelbyville; their children; his brother, Tom Davison of Houston, Texas; his sister, Patricia Green of Du Quoin; and many grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son.

Memorials may be given to First Christian Church in Shelbyville, the First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements are handled by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Send condolences online at www.howeandyockey.com.