William W. Newcum

William W. Newcum, age 86, formerly of Bradford, IL, passed away July 21, 2013 at 12:50 a.m. at Kewanee Care Home in Kewanee, IL. He married Bette J. Swearingen August 3, 1953. She survives along with his son, Allen R. (Mary) Newcum of Floridia; several nieces and nephews; two sister-in-laws and one brother-in-law. Bill was born August 17, 1926 in Sterling, Illinois to Roy and Alberta Newcum. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy January 1945 and served as an Electrician''s Mate until August 1946. He was awarded the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal and the American Area Campaign Medal while in service. After his military service, Bill worked a long and successful career with GTE from which he retired; to be followed by his move to Bradford. Cremation has been accorded. Inurnment will be at a later date in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, IL.