William “Bill” Ross Addy was born November 17, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, to Lester Ross Addy and Lois Colleen Craft Addy, but he got to Austin as fast as he could, residing in the capitol city from the age of two.
A lifelong Longhorn and Dallas Cowboys fan, one would often see Bill in his team gear each weekend. Bill enjoyed a 30 year tenure with IBM that began in 1968. Following his retirement from IBM, and realizing he was not likely to make the cut on the Senior PGA Tour (those who played with Bill will understand), Bill tackled a second career with Ryder Logistics. With quick wit and friendly sarcasm, Bill was an outstanding golfing and fishing partner, and was a willing conversationalist at any family gathering. He could never hide his gentle heart and kind soul, and more than one generation of children quickly learned who the “softy” was in Casa Addy. That was also true of any pet that shared his home.
Those who knew of Bill’s health challenges in recent years saw a resilience and strength that defied logic. Regardless of how Bill was feeling, he greeted you with an easy smile and wanted to hear about how you were doing. He had a gift of making each person feel better and more positive. His strength came from the love of all those around him…children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. From that he gave us all unconditional love, patience, understanding and strength that will be missed, though his example and legacy will surely remain. While we certainly mourn Bill’s passing, even more so, we celebrate the life he led and the love he shared.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jayne Addy Miller; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eleanor Mary and Thomas D. Santee. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Santee Addy; children, Michelle Addy Hansen, Sheena Marciel and husband Daniel, Candy Reed and husband Kenny, Krista Holmes, Cindy Weems, Willie Holmes and wife Cassandra, Chris Clem and wife, Mary; 18 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
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