William D. "Bill" Ligon

William D. "Bill" Ligon, 100, of Ina passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Mt. Vernon.
He was born on June 5, 1917, the son of William Daniel & Zula (Richardson) Ligon.
On March 4, 1939 in Jackson, MO he married Bea O'Dell, and she preceded him in death on October 13, 2006.
Mr. Ligon was a World War II Army Veteran serving with the 28th Infantry Division, He saw action in Northern France and The Rhineland. Mr. Ligon was a Coal Miner for 32 years. He was a member of the Ina Free WIll Baptist Church. He formerly served as Mayor of Ina, and was on the Ina Grade School Board for several years. He was a lifelong Republican.
Mr. Ligon is survived by his:
2 Sons:
Gary Ligon of Mt. Vernon
Mike Ligon & wife Teruko of South Haven, MS
2 Grandsons: Dan & Sean both of Tennessee
1 Granddaughter: Katie of South Haven, MS
Mr. Ligon was preceded in death by his Parents, by his Wife-Bea Ligon, by 2 Brothers-Ted & Guy, and by 5 Sisters-Ruie, Wilma, Edith, Marie & Wanda and by a half-Sister-Gladys Drennan.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, February 25th at the Ina Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Brad Ryan officiating. Burial with Military Honors by American Legion Post        #141 will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be after 1:30 P.M. on Sunday at the Church.
 

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