William G. Hazelbaker

William G Hazelbaker, 83, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home in Loveland, Colorado. Bill was born June 29, 1940, to the late Estol and Mildred Hazelbaker. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marylon Bush Hazelbaker. Together they had six children: Marty (Tina) Michale (Tina) Tammy (Phil) Clow, Connie Stebbins, April (Virgil) Zittler, Scott (Cressa). He has 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings: Chuck (Pat) Robert (Rachel) Martha Hunt Harold, Phyllis (Roy) Holt and Karen Bibb and sister-in-law Diana Shaw and Chris. He also has numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a special friend, Ron Garber, who he traveled all over doing Gods work with. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Nancy Carol, and three great-grandchildren: Tristen, Alice and Dexter. Bill retired from Chuckles in 1992. He has lived in Texas, Colorado, Virginia and traveled to India and Africa numerous times spreading Gods word. Bill served the Lord until his last breath singing praises and sharing how good God is. What a testimony he leaves!

Though we will miss him tremendously, we know hes in heaven shouting and rejoicing and this is where he wanted to be.

A special thank you to our Colorado friends who became family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Tilton Community Center 612 W 5th Street Tilton, IL 61833.