William Richard McIlroy

McIlroy, William Richard
81, went home to heaven May 1, 2011. Bill was born June 20, 1929 while his parents were camping by Lake Erie, Dunkirk, NY. He spent his young years in Washington, PA. He joined the USAAC at the end of WWII. Most of his time in the air corps was spent with the 10th Rescue Squadron in Nome, Alaska. Upon returning from the service he married Margaret French and raised three children. Most of his working years were spent as a carpenter and construction superintendent then after retiring he built specialty cabinets. In 1978 he moved to Phoenix, AZ where he continued his work in construction. In 1985 he married Carol Greve Rezek. They lived in New River their 26 years together. Bill was preceded in death by his oldest son William Charles McIlroy and is survived by his wife Carol, children Colleen McIlroy of Ponotoc, MS, James French McIlroy of Raleigh, NC, step-daughter Rhonda Entsler of Glendale, AZ, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. At Bill's request, in lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations to a scholarship fund for grandson Cameron Rezek. Services will be interment at National Memorial Cemetery, Cave Creek Rd & Pinnacle Peak, 11am Fri May 13, 2011 and a memorial service at Palmcroft Baptist Church 15825 N 35th Ave. 11am, Sat May 14, 2011. For details on services or regarding donations please contact the church at 602-863-0945 or Best Funeral Home 623-486-1955.