To all those whose lives he's touched, the family invites you to join them for visitation on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 9am to 11am at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00am. Bill's service to his country will be recognized with Military Honors during a private graveside at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Bill was born March 28, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from High School, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1980 where he proudly served his country for the next 20 years until his retirement in 2000. Bill was a decorated veteran who served in the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit, from which he participated in critical operations that included locating, identifying and rendering safe multiple forms of ordinance during the Gulf War. Subsequently, he served as an EOD training officer, a position from which he oversaw the training of 6 EOD commands and was responsible for over 550 personnel across 6 states. In recognition of his brave service to his country, Bill received multiple honors, which include the Navy Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbons (3), Good Conduct Awards (5), Battle “E” Medals (3), Expert Pistol, Navy Achievement Medals (4), a Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation (2), the National Defense Service Medal, and Navy Commendation Medals (3).
Following his Naval Career, Bill worked for the Coca-Cola Company for 18 years in various roles. For the past year, Bill worked for TEKsystems as an SAP ERP System Analyst. Throughout his post-Naval career, Bill has continued to bring excellence to everything he did and was noted as a mentor to many.
Bill was a devoted family man who is survived by his loving wife Virginia, and his three daughters Michelle, Tracy, and Angela. Bill also loved animals and was a pet owner for most of his life. He leaves behind his four dogs, two parrots, and a bearded dragon. Bill was a quiet and passionate man who enjoyed the best that life had to offer. He was an avid enthusiast of Alfa Romeos and Jeeps, he loved fine Hawaiian coffee, enjoyed Texas wine, and making homemade spicy pizzas. Bill was an athlete with a passion for swimming and cycling. He also was a talented pianist.
Above all else, he loved to bring joy to his family and friends by sharing in all of these passions with them. He will be remembered as a humble, kind, selfless and wise man who brought excellence to everything he did and generously shared his wisdom with all of those around him.
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