Bill Ray Partridge, 62, of Midland, Texas and Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. Born on January 9, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of Bill Partridge and Erma (Dawson) Troyer.

He is survived by his daughter, Taylor Partridge of North Richland Hills, Texas; grandson, Kaison Adams; his sisters, Shane McAfee and Sharon Partridge; his brother, Bret Partridge; his mother, Erma Troyer; nieces, Stephanie Partridge and Lindsey Radkoski; nephews, Preston Hall, Zachary Partridge, Justin McAfee, Shawn McAfee. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Partridge; nephew, Elisha McAfee; and niece, Rachel McAfee.

Bill worked as a private contractor most of his life in Midland and Dallas, Texas. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandson, as described by him, “the best things that ever happened to me.” In his spare time, he could be found tinkering with a project car or fishing. He loved a good laugh with friends.

His family and friends are planning a Celebration of Life for late Spring, 2021 (post-covid).