William "Bill" Webb

Graveside services for William Howard “Bill” Webb will be held March 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Morrow Cemetery in the Dixon community with Reverend Dennis Duvall officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Webb, 94, of Philadelphia, passed away in sweet peace on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was well known for the quality cattle he raised. His service on local boards promoted soil and water conservation, beef cattle farming, and community services. At the end of World War II he went to Japan to serve his country. He was a member of Hope Baptist Church. He and his wife, Edwina, owned and operated their family grocery store, City Market and Grocery, for 34 years. Many cherished family bonds were made there with their customers. Through the years he enjoyed hosting family gatherings which often included taking family on hayrides through the woods and pastures to enjoy nature, a simple way of life and maybe watching a few baby calves playing. A love for gardening, green pastures and raising cattle were instilled by him in the lives of his family by his life’s work. Fondest memories of him will linger for generations in the hearts of those who call him dad and pappaw. Late night servings of ice cream, card games and midnight chats will continue in his memory. Survivors include his daughter Linda Gail Bouler (Buddy), son, Rex Webb; grandchildren, Mandy Fisher(Matt), Kristin Kirkland (Stephen), Rachel Harbarger (Claude), Miriam Medlin (Michael), and Thomas Webb; eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his wife Edwina Watkins Webb; parents, Andrew V. and Anna Webb; sisters, Ruby Walton, Bernice Whittington, Mary Hamilton, Lorene Johnson, Elois Tullos and brothers, infant Andrew, Charles Webb, XEarl Webb and Don Webb. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of choice to help provide food, clothing, or shelter to the many in need during these times.