William Paul Van Gieson Jr. passed on October 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on August 28, 1951, in Port Smith, Virginia, William lived in Clayton, North Carolina. A Wake will be held at McLaurin Funeral Home, 12830 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton, North Carolina, on October 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Eugene's Catholic Church in Wendell, NC, on October 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Knollwood Memorial Park in Clayton, NC, on October 16, 2026.