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| https://rodneydavis.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400005 | Davis Honors Eldon "Twirp" Williams on House Floor | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | IL | Rodney Davis | D000619 | rodneydavis.house.gov | legacy | Click here for video of Davis' remarks.U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today honored the life and legacy of Eldon "Twirp" Williams of Godfrey, IL on the House Floor. Williams was a Godfrey Village Board trustee and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was tragically killed during an attempted robbery in Alton, IL last month. Below are Davis' remarks: I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of Eldon Twirp Williams, whose life was tragically ended last month at the age of 87. Endearingly known as Twirp, by those throughout the Riverbend community, he had been involved in local government for more than 60 years. In 1957, Twirp was appointed as Godfrey Township Assessor, a position he held until 1997. In 1999, he was elected as a trustee to the Godfrey Village Board, where he served until his death. In addition to his decades of service to Madison County, Twirp was also an Air Force Veteran. Outside of his public service, Twirp worked as a realtor for more than 50 years, and was even out on a real estate call at the time of his death. Twirp leaves a long-lasting legacy of service that will never be replaced. He is survived by his wife, six daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Please join me in keeping the Williams family and the Godfrey community in your thoughts and prayers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |