Billy Hackleman, age 80, of Du Quoin, passed away Friday May 27, 2005 in the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. 
Billy was born the son of William and Alice (Mclroy) Hackleman on January 09, 1924 in Du Quoin. He was united in marriage to Lorene Haggard on December 25, 1949 in Du Quoin and she survives.
Billy was a self-employed carpenter and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife Lorene of Du Quoin, brother Larry Hackleman of Royalton, Ill., three sisters Shirley Bunton of Du Quoin, Marion Blight of Peoria, Ill., and Betty Walters of Peoria, Ill., grandson Joshua Hackleman and a great-grandson Jonathan Hackleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Garry Hackleman, one sister, and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Pyatt-Harrawood & Epplin Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
