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William "Bill" Harry Onley Jr., 64, died December 19, 2016. He was the second child born to William Harry Onley Sr. and Weeta Christenbury Onley of Rock Hill, SC.
Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Faye Maness Onley; son, Brian Matthew Onley of Raleigh, NC; brother, Ray Baron Onley of Fort Mill, SC; seven nephews and two nieces.
Bill was a 1970 graduate of Rock Hill High School, and a 1974 graduate of Clemson University. Since the age of twenty-one, Bill has been self employed as a lighting manufacturer's representative in North and South Carolina.
The family will receive friends starting at 11am on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612, with a memorial service following at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Camp Gravatt, a summer camp for children, 1006 Camp Gravatt Rd, Aiken, SC 29805.
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Briggs Hamilton
I am so saddened by this news. Bill and I were great friends in high school, even though we lost touch after that. During the summer after Junior Year we would go after school to Lake Wylie and water ski. He was really good at it!
Does anyone know the cause of death?
Briggs
Jimmy Martin
I am so sad to hear of Bill's death. We were friends through grade school and high school and lived in the same neighborhood. Spent many days playing baseball and basketball at he local park. Enjoyed trips to Lake Wylie to ski. Although we only had occaissional contact after leaving Rock Hill High he certainly will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Frances Hailey
I am very sad to hear this. Bill and I were friends all through high school and Clemson. We lost touch soon after he moved to Raleigh. Not only did he like to water ski, he was a very good snow skier. Our senior year in study hall, we helped Mrs. Wheeles with her math to get her high school diploma after which she went on to get a teaching degree from Winthrop. I remember helping him study to sky jump. That was a scary day when he did first jump. I wonder if he still had that old car of his. Many fond memories of Bill.
Fran
Kenie Myers (Crawford)
So sorry to hear this. RIP Bill.
Charmaine McClain (Ghent)
I met Bill in the 7th grade when he came with a group from Bellview School. Everyone just fit right in. He was a nice guy and always had a nice smile. After 7th and 8th grade at Central I didn't see him a lot. I wish his family the best during this sad time. It's a hard road to travel. Rest In Peace Bill.
Earl McKenzie
Sorry to hear about Bill"s passing. We worked out at Steve Teno's for a long time. He was a good friend and I know anyone that knew him will say he will be missed.
Praying for his family,
Earl McKenzie
Betty Smith (Gwin)
So very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Too many have gone too soon. A friend of mine's Mother just passed away. Her mother told her, never say that you lost your mother, I merely changed my address. You know exactly where I am and I'll just say that Bill changed his address!!'m. RIP dear friend!
Jody Sims (Moluf)
Prayers for his family. Sorry to hear we lost another classmate. Each day is truly a gift! May he rest in peace.