Bill was survived by his wife of 4 years, Mary Frances Tillery, 2 daughters, Wanda Anderson (Steve) , Sara Beth Rosser and Joan Sellers (Steve), Daniel, Luke & Joel; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; step children, Matthew Elam (Christine), Shiloh Crowder (Denise), Mary Jon Clardy (Mark), Monty Crowder . He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Betty Hayes Tillery, her parents, Wiley & Alice Tillery sister, Wanema Gleaton and brother, Wallace Tillery