William is survived by his wife of 66 years Louise, his 3 children Carolyn (Angela), Dave (Lorie), and Steve, 2 grandchildren Kirsten and Christopher, and great granddaughter Jocelyn as well as his brothers Wayne and Bruce. He was a crossing guard for the City of Palm Bay. He was a disabled veteran having served in the Air Force. He had a passion for watching sports, especially baseball and football. He was a deacon at Lockmar Baptist Church in Palm Bay and Calvary Baptist Church in Bayshore New York and led the singing program there too.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to be made to Canine Companions in William's memory.