Bill J. Beasley, 87, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away on May 21, 2011 in Dade City, Florida. He was born in DeSoto, Illinois on February 19, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joseph and Esther Beasley. His wife Josephine (Cottonaro) Beasley preceded him in death on August 13, 2000. His is survived by his present wife, Donna (Smyth) Beasley; daughter: Sandra Miller and husband Gene; son: Joe B. Beasley and wife Debra; grandchildren: Billy Miller and wife Renae, Lori Showers and husband Will; great grandchildren: Anna, Samantha and Adam; step-sons: Rob Smyth and wife Margaret, Todd Smyth and wife Debbie, Jeff Smyth and wife Roslyn and Kent Smyth and wife Karrie; step grandchildren: Nathan, Hannah, Gabrielle, Turner, Cooper, Nick, Lucas, Levi, Carter and Taylor. Bill was a World War II veteran and lived in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He owned Beasley Construction. Upon retirement he spent his winters in Florida until moving there permanently. The last nine years were spent at the Town and Country RV Resort in Dade City, Florida where he met and married his current wife Donna. They have has eight wonderful years together. He was a member of the Amvets, Elks Club and American Legion. He was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends. Special thanks to the HPH Hospice of Dade City, Florida for all their care and dignity given to Bill during his illness. GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICES: will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Pastor Josepha Lecke will officiate. INURNMENT: Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given HPH Hospice in Dade City, Florida or Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or cemetery and may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.