Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Rev. William R Shealy Jr, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2023. During his ministry, he served Chicago: South Deering and Chicago: West Pullman. He then went on to be a professor at Tufts University and Virginia Wesleyan University.
Rev. William R. Shealy Jr. was 97 years old.
Burial will be private. On Friday, February 3, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, there will be a small informal reception in Virginia.
Messages of condolences can be sent to his family:
Rev. William Shealy Jr.
477 Viking Dr; Ste. 410
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7525
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