Music and faith were true cornerstones of Bill’s life. He loved nothing more than listening to his favorite songs and expressing his creativity through playing instruments. Bill was a versatile musician, he would either be picking chords on the guitar, holding down the rhythm on the bass guitar or playing melodies on the keyboard. He especially loved sharing this musical gift with the next generation, frequently tutoring children and patiently teaching them how to play the guitar. A man of deep faith Bill was a devout Catholic, who cherished his spiritual community and faithfully attended mass every Sunday. Beyond his musical talents and devotion Bill brought irreplaceable light into the lives of those around him with his bright personality, he loved to joke about the little things in life, always finding a way to share a laugh, and remind his family not to take things too seriously.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Johnson; brother, Mike Lewis King; sister, Monica Menczer and husband, Kirk Menczer; and his great-grandson, Levi Noel Granby.
William is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Granby (Ron); grandchildren, William Palos (Anna), Joshua Palos (Maggie), Noel Granby (Lilia), Cody Granby, and Marcus Granby; and great-grandchildren, Matthias Granby, Alexis Palos, Isaac Palos, Damian Palos, Isabella Palos, Luke Padilla, Ryan Padilla, and Annie Padilla.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 102 Lorenz Rd., San Antonio, TX.
