William was a Volunteer Firefighter at Lay Lake Fire Department. He was a huge Alabama fan, enjoyed listening to Hank Williams Jr. and fishing. William loved his nephews as if they were his own sons.
William is survived by his sister Shirley Mason; his nephews Brian Shaw (Jennifer), Chris Shaw, and Jeremy Shaw, his great nieces Ella Shaw, Launa Shaw, Katelyn Shaw, and Haylee Shaw; and his great nephew Ahalaric Shaw.
William was preceded in death by his parents William and Vera Whitaker, his sister Brenda Counts.
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