Bill was born on July 6, 1964 in Angola, Indiana.
He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1982. He served in the United States Army. Bill was a member of the Orland American Legion Post # 423, Orland, Indiana.
Bill worked for Bollhoff, Inc., Kendallville, Indiana.
He enjoyed many activities and loved life. His hobbies included fishing, ice fishing in the winter, hunting, mushroom hunting, mowing his grass, cooking, grilling, and being outdoors when he could.
He also enjoyed attending Gateway Church, Angola, Indiana, with his mother, when time allowed.
Survivors include his loving companion, Shirlene Glass Harding of Avilla, Indiana, his mother, Anita Rumsey Jackson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the two young men that he helped to raise and loved as sons, Danny Ellis of Hudson, Indiana, and B.J. Ellis, his twin sister, Amy (Rick) Anderson of Fremont, Indiana, step-sisters, Markie (John) Sichting of Martinsville, Indiana, Connie (Bruce) Jones of Sturgis, Michigan, and Toni (Rob) Witzig of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a step-son, Cody (Chelsea) Harding of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a step-daughter, Paige Harding of Fort Wayne, Indiana, five grandchildren, a step-brother, Jack Houchins of Indianapolis, Indiana, and many, Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Trees Jackson, and a brother, Michael Bryan.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Monday, February 24, 2020 at Beams Funeral Home, with Pastor Tony Baker officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of the family.
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