Bill and Patty I'm so sorry to hear about Bill. From the Arlington to the vet clinic there was no one I would rather see walk in the door. His voice and his laughter just lights up the room. This world will never be as bright without him. He will be missed by do many.

   Bill and Patty, Our deepest sympathies.  If there's anything you need just let us know. 

so sorry to read of Billy's passing. He was always a joy to talk to. May he rest in peace.

...And it makes me think of D....M....I....TOOT TOOT!!!

You will be missed, Bill! You were one of a kind!

Billy,
	Thank you for a lifetime of laughter and great memories. Your sense of humor and laugh was infectious and it was always a blast spending time with you. 
I remember our last phone conversation and the last words that you said to me was “I love you brother. I’ll see ya.” I never doubted that.  
	As I stood by your parent’s side and watched you take your last breath I left you with the same words you left me. “I love you brother. I’ll see ya.” and I will see you again, someday.
Your forever Brother…..Mike  


So sorry for your loss. Didn't get chance to know him very well, but he was always friendly to my husband and I. Rest in Peace.
Larry & Dee Karnes

Bill, you were a great friend who will be missed,miss the good times playing darts in the garage and listening to 80's tunes together. Rest in peace brother!

You will be missed dearly. Fly with the angels Bill. 

Billy,
You are one of the greatest friends anyone could ask for.  I will cherish all the great times we had together over the years.  The next time I have a cheese sandwich in a boat caught in a rain storm I will think of you.  You know what I'm talking about lol.  I will miss you my brother,  I hope when you read this I hear your booming laughter come down from the heavens.

I remember you all coming to California to us when we young and you said a bad word?? And your mom really did put soap in you mouth ... I was shocked !! We always had such a good time then coming to Illinois to visit you guys. Crazy fishing !! Bon fires   Fire flies and just fun !!  You were a wonderful young man ,taken much to soon.  But I know my dad. Uncle Art is in heaven with you telling jokes , and being silly, and laughing .. my heart is sad today, but full of the promise we will all be together again.  Love you cousin.  

Big Bill, my dear friend. You'll never be forgotten, and may your journey home be beautiful and wonderful. 

Such a nice guy. So thankful to have known him. 

Bill was such a good man who is gone to soon. He always had a smile on his face which in turn made the people around him smile. Prayers and thoughts to his family.

 Condolences to your Wife and family.We shared a lot of good times together at Keystone, from your nickname Rope or Willie to kidding about who was getting the Free buiscuit you would pick me up when we would work or as you would like to say ( scamming a Saturday or Sunday)From you sharing you organic vegetables or trading for some of my homemade pickles. You are a true friend, hard worker and we liked stuff organized.So till we meet again in heaven my good friend Willie , it has been Great ??

Billy Boy,
I hope you are playing some wild rock-a-billy up there in Heaven. You will forever be missed here. I loved how you could make everyone smile with your laugh. Thanks for  being my bestus friend and always being there for me in high school. From time to time; I will probably still send you random Eddie Van Halen messages out of habit. 
Love and prayers for your family.
Angellene 

Very sorry to hear this, I have know Billy since Lincoln School. Billy was a very nice guy.I had just ran in to him a while back at Menards,He asked me what I was working on and gave me some electrical advice. My prayers go out to his family and friends 


So sorry for your loss he was a great neighbor 

Billy I have such great memories of you and Bret growing up and making me laugh. God took a good guy way too soon. Fly with the angels until we meet again someday. Pat and Bill keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace in your healing. 


RIP to such a great person. Alot of memories made at Pottsies! Prayers for his family.

So sorry for your loss.  Billie was a great person. I remember how he could always make me laugh.  

Billy, you were truly one of a kind. You will never be forgotten. Rest easy big guy! We love you!!  And Jenni, Mimi and Papa, you are certainly in our prayers!

It was a privilege watching you grow into the Man you became . You and Bret were good boys onery but always with the best intentions ! I know Gary greeted you at the gates of heaven to show you around , you boys enjoy telling stories and recalling you days gone by . Sledding , canoeing ,hunting, be good boys until we see each other again ! Love you both !!!

I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your son Billy.  May the Lord give you comfort and peace.

Billy was such a fun loving guy, and a good friend. He could always make me laugh. He will be forever missed.

Only God knows,he too lost His Son. Billy grew into a man with a priceless character and reputation. All of your dreams came true for instilling a piece of each of you in his outgoing personality. God Bless each of you with strength,peace and God's promise that we will meet again.

OBITUARY

William "Billy" J Strope

July 22, 1970 – December 2, 2016

Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory

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