Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association. William "Bill" Blevins, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the age of 81. Dearest husband of 58 years to Helen Blevins (nee: Wyman); dear son of the late William Wesley and Lellis Blevins; devoted father of Vickie (Fred) Pinkston, Pamela Ryan, Brad Blevins, Mark (Vickie) Blevins and Tony (Donna) Blevins; beloved grandfather of 17, great-grandfather of 33 and great-great-grandfather of 1; dear brother of Henry Blevins and was a loving uncle, cousin and friend. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, John, Marin, Ellen and Ruth.