Greenview Fire Department

08/02/2025

Getting ready to tee off for the 30th Annual Fireman’s Golf Outing. We stood for a moment of silence for Bill.

08/01/2025

Today we lowered our flag in honor of our fallen family member. We miss you Bill.

07/30/2025

View William "Bill" Eddings's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/30/2025

Today we lost a brother, friend, mentor and leader. Bill was our chief for over 20 years and was curently a captain. Our thoughts go out to the family of our fallen brother.

William “Bill” Eddings, age 53, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home in Greenview, Illinois.

Bill was born December 13, 1971, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Larry, Sr. and Patricia (Sybert) Eddings.

He had married Michelle Rankin on May 20, 2006 in Greenview, Illinois. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2024.

Mourning his passing are his mother, Patricia Sybert; brother, Eric (wife Camile) Eddings; nephews and niece, Jay (wife Gemini) Eddings, Haleigh Eddings (Brady), and Evan Eddings; brothers-in-law, Steve (wife Cindy) Rankin and Tim Rankin; and sister-in-law, Pam (husband Kevin) Curry; and several other nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is also preceded in death by his father, Larry Sr.; a brother, Larry; and his beloved dog, Chief.

Bill graduated from Greenview High School in 1990. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Illinois State University.

He worked at Rohlf’s Implement Company in Greenview for 30 years.

Bill served as the Greenview Fire Department Chief for over 20 years.

He enjoyed drinking, camping, country cruising, and especially watching Notre Dame sports, “Go Irish!”

Bill loved to organize the Greenview Annual Fireman’s Golf Outing at County Hills Golf Course near Greenview.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Greenview Fire Department in memory of Bill.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

07/04/2025

Greenview is a member of the MABAS Division 66 team with a couple members trained and certified in rescue efforts. This would go to benefit those within our district as well as surrounding districts.

We would appreciate a donation towards this piece of rescue equipment, called a rescue grain vac. This equipment is being made available for deployment in Central Illinois. A separate account has been set up for this project. We continue to work towards grants as well. We would like to thank Channel Seed for the initial funding, towards the purchase of the grain rescue vacuum. If you have any questions you may call 309-968-6902, or message the page.