Dennis Charles Williams, age 74, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Friday evening, August 29, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

      Dennis was born August 21, 1951, in Urbana, the son of Charles “Eddie” and Nell Rose (Robbs) Williams.

      Dennis was a brilliant designer and began his career as a junior draftsman at Mueller Co. in Decatur.  His career spanned from hand drawn drafting to computer-aided design (CAD).  He worked at several valve design firms, where he designed integral products used in fire hydrants to medical equipment to coffee machines.

      Dennis is survived by his daughter: Angela (Dan) Staat; 4 grandchildren: Brian (Nachelle) Staat, Evan Staat, Andrew Staat, and Hannah (Johnathan) Ellison; 7 great-grandchildren: Jon, Jason, Audrianna, Paislyn, Savannah, and Theo Staat, and Nellrose Ellison; brothers: Dean Williams and Jack Williams; sisters: Lois Mulrenin and Marty (Mike) Meany; and several nieces and nephews.

      Dennis is preceded in passing by his parents and sisters: Delores Williams and Rosalie K. Potter. 

      There will be no services.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com