Mr. William D. "Billy Don" Grauer, 65, of Tovey, IL., passed away at 8:00 pm Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Taylorville, IL.

He was born in Taylorville, IL January 7, 1948 the son of Don and Betty Geraldine "Gerry" (Meacham) Grauer.

Mr. Grauer graduated from South Fork High School. He was a retired a coal miner. A member of United Mine Workers Of America Local 9819 and the Kincaid Knights of Columbus council #4446, Billy Don loved spending time with his family and many friends.

Billy Don is survived by his 2 daughters Tisha (John) Palmer of Tovey, IL Marcy (John) Hutchinson of Watseka, IL his mother Betty G. "Gerry" Grauer of Taylorville, IL 1 brother Gregory (Patricia) Grauer of Franklin, KY., 3 grandchildren Trent Higgason of Tovey, IL Jack Hutchinson and Ellie Hutchinson both of Watseka, IL. along with nephews, nieces and great many friends.

Memorial services were held at 11:00 am Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Masterson Funeral Home, Kincaid. Rev. Chad Foster will officiated. Burial followed in Bethany Cemetery, rural Edinburg, IL. Friends were welcomed after 8:30 am Thursday at the funeral home. Visitation with his family was held from 10:00 am until the service started at 11:00 am. Memorials in Billy Don's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospitals.