William Absher "Hard Head"Benton, IL William Absher "Hard Head", 64, of Benton, IL, went to be with the Lord at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Mr. Absher was born on January 10, 1946 in Logan, IL, the son of Troy Absher and Aline (Kirkman) Absher. He married the former Lisa D. Kelley on October 9, 1973 and she survives. Bill was a retired coal miner, member of the U.M.W.A., and worked for thirty years at Old Ben #26, Sesser, IL and five years at Ziegler #11, Coulterville, IL. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War serving from March 10, 1966 to March 7, 1969 and received the Purple Heart medal. He was a member of the Church of God, loved to fish, hunt, garden, tell jokes, and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and Benton Ranger fan. Bill especially enjoyed spending time outside at his daughter Kelleys home around the swimming pool. Surviving relatives include his wife, Lisa D. Absher, Benton, IL, one son, Tad Absher, Benton, IL, two daughters, Kelley Bullock and husband Trevor, Benton, IL, Ashley Absher, Benton, IL, one granddaughter, Brooke Bullock, Benton, IL, two brothers, Bob Absher, Logan, IL, Keith Absher, Logan, IL, an aunt, Gertie Eickelman, Christopher, IL, an uncle, Bill Kirkman, Arizona, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Absher was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sherry Jackson. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Logan Church of God with Pastors Bill Perry and Larry Bullock, and special friend Rocky Morris officiating. Entombment will be in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery with military ritesperformed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.