Billie J. Granger

UNION SPRINGS < Billie J. Granger, 45, of 1000 Creager Road, Union Springs, died peacefully, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at his home. Bill, a lifelong resident of the Union Springs area, was born in Auburn, May 17, 1962. He was the son of Paul E. Phyllis Granger of Phelps, and Shirley Baier Granger of Auburn. A graduate of Union Springs High School, Bill worked as a mason laborer with PLC Masonry before his illness. He enjoyed camping with his family and outdoor activities. In addition to his parents, Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Blowers Granger; his daughters, Lisa A. Granger with David Westmiller, and Meggan M. Rossman, with Patrick Canady; his son, Jeremy A. Rossman; three grandchildren, Faith L. Heath, Sage A. Rossman and Ursa Mae Rossman; four sisters, Barb Morris with Robert Lamphere, of Auburn, Tracy Granger, Rhonda Granger with Tom Homer, of Moravia, and Heather (Ron) Harrison, of Ithaca; his grandfather, Fred Baier, of Auburn; sisters- and brothers-in-law, (Sharon) Bob Jordan, of Ariz., Donna (Frank) Given, of Cayuga, Keith Blowers, of Port Byron, and Brian (Shelly) Blowers, of Owasco; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Jane and Gilbert Granger and maternal grandmother, Leona Oliver and his cousin, Danielle Granger. Friends are invited to visit with his family 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn. Services for Bill will follow immediately at 7 p.m., Private interment services will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, the Union Springs Volunteer Fire Department or to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, in Bill"s memory. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.