Bill, died of a heart attack the morning of 29 September 2013 about 11:00 am at home.  He was 72.  "He had walked his dog, came in  and sat down in his favorite chair and went to sleep .. forever," Renea wrote.  Bill passed away peacefully. 

 Renae and Bill had been married for 50 years.  Funeral services took place at Williams-Thomas West in Jonesville, Florida.  Visitation/viewing was Thursday, Oct 3, from  5:30 to 7p.m. Then the funeral hour was on Friday, Oct 4, at 4:00 p.m.. 

Bill and Renae's three daughters were with Renae by Monday, 30 September, as well as extended family and friends. Renea wrote, "Bill would like to be remembered as a lover of life, family and friends. We know that he would like us to celebrate his life, not mourn his leaving."