Excerpts from wsiltv.com:
Jon Roger Williams, 59, passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday after battling cancer. He is remembered by many in the area as he has worked as a firefighter with the West Frankfort Fire Department, a coal miner in southern Illinois, and a trauma/critical care nurse in area emergency departments, ICUs and Cath labs. He was also with Air Evac and was the Assistant Director for Surgical Services with SIH Memorial Hospital.
The West Frankfort Fire Department said, “Our department’s thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jon Williams this morning. Jon served as a member of the West Frankfort Fire Department for a few years before continuing his education and moving into the nursing profession. Our relationship didn’t stop there though, as we continued to work closely with Jon on nearly a daily basis while he worked at Herrin ER and with Air Evac Lifeteam.”
Jon graduated from BCHS in 1982 and attended Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University, finishing with a degree in Mining Engineering. He later changed careers and went to John A. Logan College to be a Registered Nurse.
“Jon had a big personality and an even bigger heart,” family members said. “He loved fiercely and once he made you one of his people, he would move mountains to care for and protect you.”
A casual gathering will take place at Rend Lake, North Sandusky Day Use area Shelter #3 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 28.
