William D. Corkins

William D. Corkins, 67, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Tonganoxie, KS.
 Bill was born February 16, 1944 in Elwood, KS, the son of Everett & Elizabeth (Hackett) Corkins. He was retired and was a great helper to many people. He was a member of the Tonganoxie United Methodist Church. On April 20, 1986 he was united in marriage to Peggy (Jones) Corkins, she survives of the home.
 Survivors include; two sons, William Corkins, Atchison, KS, Donald Harden, Tonganoxie; Pamela Corkins, Atchison, Elizabeth Flower, Terri Hurtado, Lawrence, KS, Sharon Earl, Heston, KS; three brothers, George Corkins, Atchison, Rick Corkins, Katy, TX, Gary Bruce, Portland, TN; seven sisters, Alice Jones, Steele, MO, Helen Marks, Tonganoxie, Phyllis Wright, Tonganoxie, Janice Moore, KC, MO, Olivia Boos and Linda Metcalf, both of Atchison, Joan Marley, Portland, OR; 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
 Bill donated his body to the KU Medical Center. The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Department. Quisenberry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.