William George Brett

William George Brett (Billy), age 57, the #1 fan of the New York Rangers, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 surrounded by family at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina. Bill was a loving husband, father to two children and friend to all.

The Brett’s will be receiving friends and family from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Friday, September 1, 2023 and from 9:00am until 10:30am on Saturday September 2, 2023 at the funeral home. Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, September 2, 2023 in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with Father Peter Grace officiating.

Bill was born on October 22, 1965 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late William George Brett and the late Lillian Knudsen Brett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncle David William Brett of Iselin, New Jersey.

In addition to his great devotion to the New York Rangers, Bill was retired from the United States Postal Service and enjoyed fishing on the boat with his uncle and cousins, golfing, kayaking, skiing, playing with grand-dogs and grand-cats, and playing hockey with his son and friends.

Bill was a loving husband to his wife of 33 years, Shirley Marie Brett. Father to Daniel Michael Brett and his wife Courtney Ann Brett, his daughter Kaitlyn Elizabeth Brett; sister Anita Benson, nephew Christopher Benson and his wife April Benson, Niece Dawn Charneco and husband Ginel Charneco, great niece and nephew; and many extended family members.

Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com .

In lieu of flowers please plant a tree in Bill’s honor or make a donation to the Cancer Association in William Brett’s name.

McLaurin Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Brett family.

Future arrangements will be announced for a NJ service.