DANVILLE —
William Charles Burnside, 75, of Danville, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, of a heart attack after 39 years as president and founder of the William C. Burnside and Company Inc.
He was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Grandview, the son of William Darrell and Juanita (Greason) Burside. Both are deceased.
After his first marriage to Linda, William married Lola Fern Shoeheart on Oct. 10, 1976.
She survives, along with four children, William (Michelle) Burnside, Tyler Burnside, Scott (Mary) Trovillion and Mitzi Benard. His 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his brother, Thomas (Ruth) Burnside, also survive him.
In addition to his parents, his daughter, Belinda Giovinco, also preceded William in death.
Bill, as he was known to all of us, will be deeply missed as a father, husband, businessman, philanthropist and devout Christian. He was a very religious man and spent his entire life helping people plan for their future, pick themselves up when they needed and to find God in their hearts. His resume of charitable activities, leadership roles and devotion to Christ would fill a book.
Bill was fondly referred to as “Hot Wheels” Burnside, because of his love of automobile racing. He was actively involved in the Eastern Illinois University Foundation, Danville Area Community College Scholarship Foundation, Danville Rescue Mission, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. He also was an active member of the Danville Alliance Church and was involved in numerous Bible study groups.
We at William C. Burnside and Co., Inc., will strive to maintain the same high level of customer service that we have become known for at the same location we have occupied since 1983. A special team of investment professionals, Bruce Lindahl and David Brown, known as the “Burnside Team,” has been established for the purpose of providing clients with the best support and service available, and other than raising the bar on standards, it will be business as usual, long into the foreseeable future.
A celebration of life service for William “Bill” C. Burnside has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Alliance Church in Danville. Pastor Ken Cameron has been asked to officiate the service. Visitation for family and friends will be 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville.
A private burial will be Monday, Feb. 6, at Grandview Cemetery, Grandview. Memorial condolences be made in Bill’s name to the William C. Burnside memorial fund or Danville Alliance Church.
Please join Bill’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of his life through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
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