William Allen McCann was born in Sikeston, MO, on June 5, 1944, to the late Tricie C. McCann and Edna Mae Council McCann, and died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Heartland Care and Rehab at the age of 78.

He was the founder and CEO of Debra McCann Prison Ministries for over 30 years and had also been employed by Raben Tire a number of years.

He was preceded in death by the loves of his life, his daughter, Debra Kay McCann, and his wife of many years, Gracie Mae Tolbert; He was also preceded in death by his only brother, Charles McCann; his sisters, Norma Jean Yant, Clara Belle Lingle and Ann Pearson.

He is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Gravesides services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston.

McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

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