Sunday, September 8, 2013
Cody and Courtni, Our hearts are heavy at the too early death of your wonderful and loving Dad. His friends there knew him as Willie, but to me he will always be Billy or Billy Frank. Your Mom, Pam, was so wonderful to send notes and pictures of you two, but Billy did not have this trait so we missed seeing you and hearing about you in recent years.
Courtni, I was so happy that you came with Billy to the family reunion last year, so great to see you both. My fondest memories of Billy was the times spent on our family farm when he was little. For a city kid the wide open spaces, the woods, creek and all the animals was a real treat, which he loved. As I talk to his cousins they all have wonderful memories of him and these times also.
Billy always loved tools and working with his hands. I recall my sister telling about when he was small, probably 3 or so, they had got him a tool set. He would go around the house looking for screws or bolts to tighten or loosen, anything he could use his tools on. One evening she had dinner on the table and as everyone was gathering at the table, the table fell apart. Unbeknown to her Billy had used his tools to loosen all the bolts and screws :) His trade in life was a natural for him, so it is easy to understand why he loved helping others.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay in touch.
All my love, Aunt Joy
