It has been warming for our family to read the loving memories already shared about “Billy”. Thank you for your gift of memories that you’ve shared. Bill will be greatly and forever missed. Should you ever wish to see him again before heaven’s door, his son Tyler, seventeen-years-old, is a spitting image of his father. He has his dad’s voice, mannerisms, handsome looks, and a smile that lights up the room. Tyler was able to hold his dad’s hand as he passed. Bill was also surrounded by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law (Adria and Charlie Carson), nephews (Breydan and Peyton), mother-in-law and father-in-law (Wanda and Pat Brey), as well as some of his close friends. Bill’s niece Teyha was at his side as much as possible and even gave him occasional foot massages. His brother Steven is in good hands and having fun flirting with nurses in an area home now. Bill was a proud father and loyal to the core for all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Kay Oakes.