William Paul "Bill" Novick, 60, passed away at on Dec. 16 at his home.

He was born Wednesday, July 23, 1952, in Carbondale, the son of William J. and Clara Ruth (Paul) Novick.

Bill attended school in Marion and graduated from Marion High School in 1968. He continued his college education by attending at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and later at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he received his Law degree.

Most of his working career was with his law practice in Marion. He was in partnership with his father under the law firm name of Novick Law Office, until his father retired in 2011. The only time he practiced law outside of Marion was when he was a corporate attorney in Texas for three years.

Bill was united in marriage to Paula Anne Cox on Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in Marion, and together they have shared the last 11 years of mar-riage.

He was of Baptist faith.

In his spare time, he enjoyed barbequing and spending time with his many friends that meant a lot to him; playing the guitar and singing many of his own songs that he had written and he was an avid sports fan. He also will be remembered for the many donated hours of legal advice and work he did for those who had a need.

Though he always kept busy through work and all his other activities, the most important part of his life was his family, especially enjoy-ing those quiet days just spending time with his daughter, Riley, and his wife, Paula. The many memories that were created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Anne Novick of Marion; daughter, Riley A. Novick of Marion; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Adam R. Novick of Marion, Jay A. Novick and his wife, Devon, of Herrin, and Thomas Parshudie of Carbondale; brother, Walter E. Novick of San Diego; niece, Hannah S. Novick of San Diego; nephew, Alex J. Novick of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and other extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements for William Paul "Bill" Novick have been entrusted to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL.

In accordance to Bill's wishes, there will not be any public visitation or services conducted at this time. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be at a later date.

For those who would like to make a memorial contribution in Bill's memory, contributions may be made to his wife, Paula Novick, to help with final expenses. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL, 62959.

For additional information or to leave an online condolence or memory, visit at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call 618-993-2131.