Walter Charles "Big Duck" Dabbs, 81, of Marseilles, formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles. Memorial services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Puritt Hill Cemetery in Greeneville, TN.

He was born on February 27, 1941, in Greeneville, TN, to Teddy and Helen (Barner) Dabbs. He married Kathleen "Kat" Williams of Greeneville, TN who preceded him in death on March 19, 2003.

Walter was employed as a dairy farmer until his retirement. His life was devoted to his family. They all know him as their hero and the strongest man they have ever met. He sat proudly at the head of his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Delores "Tiny" Dabbs; his two sons, Hugh (Veronica) Williams and Bryon Dabbs; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Dabbs and Virginia Lucille "Sis" Bowers; three brothers, David, Teddy (Tammy), and Ricky Dabbs; and two sisters-in-law, Sadie Dabbs and Janie Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

Big Duck was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kat; one son, Walter Charles "Little Duck" Williams; one daughter, Tina Dabbs Anderson; and three brothers, Louis, J.D., and Mark Dabbs.

The family takes comfort in knowing he is reunited with them now. Rest in Peace, Big Duck. You are deeply loved and will be so missed.

Memorial may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com