Bill was survived by his children Jerry (Margaret), Joan Payne (David), David (Pam), Mark (Wilma), John (Nicole); 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 5915 Outer Loop at 10 a.m., with cremation to follow. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Okolona.