Mr. Alvis died last Wednesday evening (May 1, 1940) at St. Luke's Hospital, St Louis, following a major operation. He was born September 7, 1889 in Marion County and was married January 11, 1911 to Mollie Hilton (1894-1982). He was a member of the IOOF Lodge.
Surviving are his widow and the following children: Gene and Marjorie at home; Robert, Mahomet; Joe, Mansfield; Mrs. Georgia Wooldridge, Farmer City; Mrs. Jessie Jacobson, Chicago; and Mrs. Katherine Smith, Fisher. He also leaves his father, P. P. Alvis, Kell; four sisters: Mrs. Herschel Ashworth and Mrs. John Ashworth, Kell; Mrs. James Fitzgerald, Dolton Illinois; and Mrs. Mary Myers, Venice; two brothers: Charles and George of Kell. There are five grandchildren.
Mr. Alvis died last Wednesday evening (May 1, 1940) at St. Luke's Hospital, St Louis, following a major operation. He was born September 7, 1889 in Marion County and was married January 11, 1911 to Mollie Hilton (1894-1982). He was a member of the IOOF Lodge.
Surviving are his widow and the following children: Gene and Marjorie at home; Robert, Mahomet; Joe, Mansfield; Mrs. Georgia Wooldridge, Farmer City; Mrs. Jessie Jacobson, Chicago; and Mrs. Katherine Smith, Fisher. He also leaves his father, P. P. Alvis, Kell; four sisters: Mrs. Herschel Ashworth and Mrs. John Ashworth, Kell; Mrs. James Fitzgerald, Dolton Illinois; and Mrs. Mary Myers, Venice; two brothers: Charles and George of Kell. There are five grandchildren.
Gravesite Details
William's headstone is incorrect. His correct name is William Calvin Alvis. He went by the nickname "Cal".
Family Members
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Elsie Jane Alvis Weems
1883–1937
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Hester Alice Alvis Ashworth
1885–1960
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Charles Festis "Charley" Alvis
1887–1971
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James Carroll Alvis
1890–1917
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George Curtis Alvis
1892–1984
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Mary Louise Alvis Myers
1895–1944
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Nellie Blanche Alvis Fitzgerald
1897–1972
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Nina May Alvis
1899–1903
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Goldie Lou Alvis Ashworth
1901–1985
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Clarence Alvis
1903–1904
