Bill Moorehead Has Passed Away

Bill Moorehead was involved in Track as a Freshman and Sophomore, Band as a Freshman, Spanish Club as a Freshman, Mac Day as a Freshman, and Class Council as an alternate as a junior and a respresentative a senior. Bill was on the Senior Class Organization Committee.

 

As the new year dawned, a few miles outside of Decatur, Illinois, 1965 Mac grad Bill Moorehead suffered a heart attack alone at home on January 2, 2023. His services will be held on January 10, 2023.

William Dial Moorehead of Mount Auburn, Illinois, 75 on December 9, 2022 birthday, had founded the Remnant Church, was the Director of the One Way Camp Christian Retreat, and had been a foster parent for several years.

From the time he was a baby, Bill seemed to always be smiling.

Bill's formal obituary:

William D. Moorehead, 75 of Mt. Auburn passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.at his home in rural Mt. Auburn, IL. He was born on December 9, 1947 in Decatur, IL the son of William and Rosemary (Merold) Moorehead.

 

He is survived by his children: Tadd Moorehead (Sarah) of Chatham, IL; Stefan Moorehead (Leah White) of Arlington Heights, IL; Sheri (Joel) Clayton of Mechanicsburg, IL; Alice Moorehead (Ashley Ferris) of Decatur, IL and Eric Moorehead of Mt. Auburn, IL; grandchildren: Brendan Moorehead (Meredith), Adalyn Smith (Reed), Cameron, Colton, Corbin, Claira and Canaan Clayton and Hugo Moorehead-White. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Amanda Moorehead.

 

Anyone who knew Bill knew he was a complete character. He never met a stranger in his life. Quick to talk about his favorite coffee, recent trips on his motorcycle, what he was doing at Camp One Way, or share what his children and grandchildren were doing. His love of his children and family never relented. When Bill got a hold of an idea, he never stopped until that idea was a reality. His work in recovery programs and helping kids through the foster care system was a guiding light. 

 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Remnant Church in Blue Mound, IL. Memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at Remnant Church in Blue Mound, IL with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

 

Memorials may be made to Camp One Way or Remnant Church.

 

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.