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William O'Connor Obituary

TROY — William F. O'Connor, age 60, of Troy, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 31, 1954, in Troy, Ohio, to the late William Harold & Betty Jean (Martin) O'Connor.

Bill graduated from Troy High School class of 1973 and retired from Spinnaker Coatings after 40 years of service. He enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles and woodworking. He spent a lot of time outside fishing, golfing, boating, sitting by the bonfire with his loving family.

He will be missed and remembered by his children and their spouses Amy O'Connor & Jerry Tamplin of Troy, William & Genevieve O'Connor of Troy; grandchildren Larissa O'Connor, Kayleigh O'Connor, Billy O'Connor, Collier O'Connor, Cassidy Tamplin, Elijah Tamplin, Andy O'Connor; siblings and their spouses Charlotte & Michael Witwer of Tipp City, Mary & Michael Ruffin of Troy; nephews Todd & Jennifer Young, Craig & Jessica Young, Sean Ruffin & fiancé Iris Lawrence, Ben Ruffin & fiancé Allison Rudy, Patrick Ruffin, Alex Ruffin; special friend Mary Anne Zimorski; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 409 E. Main Street, Troy, with interment following at Riverside Cemetery, Troy.

The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main Street, Pleasant Hill.

If so desired memorial may be made to "Life's a Journey-Don't Stop Believing Scholarship Fund, 216 W. Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com

Published by Troy Daily News from Jun. 27 to Jul. 3, 2014.
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Just heard of Bill's passing last week. We had some great times together, working and otherwise. He will be greatly missed.

Charlie Beckstedt

July 19, 2014

So sorry that all of you had to go through this pain. Bill was such a giving person. He started sending me text messages for the past five years or more on every holiday wishing me and my family a happy holiday. That was always my first text of the day, I could never beat him to text him first. I am going to miss hearing from you Billy. Love you, cousin Carol Wengert

Carol Wengert

June 30, 2014

I had the honor to work with Bill for many years at Spinnaker, he was just a great person and will be missed by all that knew him. I will miss hearing his greeting "Hey young man". We have lost a very special man.

Jeff Dagley

June 29, 2014

I only knew bill for a short time but every time I seen him I was met with a smile. He treated me as if I was apart of the family already. I am sad to see you go but I know you are no longer in pain. We all love and miss you bill. Love iris, Lliam, and Sean

June 28, 2014

Mary Ann, and all the family, I'm so sorry for Bills passing, He will be missed by so many people. I will keep him in my heart, and all of you in my prayers.Every time I see a big Red Dodge truck I will smile and think of him.
Sally Adams

June 28, 2014

Billy was one of the nicest, most sincere, and compassionate person's I have ever known.

He listened intently to anyone who spoke to him, and you felt genuinely cared for in his company.

There is a writing by John Walter Wayland called "The True Gentleman." I would encourage those who knew and loved Billy to look it up, for I believe there are few people who could honestly fit this description. And Billy is one of them.

We will miss Billy dearly. But for those of us blessed to have called him dad, son, grandpa, brother, uncle, nephew, brother-in-law, cousin, friend, etc., his kind spirit will live on in us.

Until we meet again.... my beautiful cousin.... May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Cindy O'Connor O'Hara

June 28, 2014

I knew him as Big Bill. His boy (Bill) and my son (Joe) grew up together in Covington. Both boys knew home as one house or the other. Big Bill was a significant part of my boy's teen years. I'm glad that he was. R.I.P. Big Bill.

Raye Grigsby

June 27, 2014

I remember Bill from school He was always a great guy We talked often in school RIP Bill

June 27, 2014

We are so happy to have known Bill for the past 7 years. He was one of the finest persons that we have ever met. He always had a smile, a hearty wave "Hello" and something interesting to say. We will miss him. He will always be in our thoughts and in our heart. He was a wonderful fellow. Don and Kathy Oldham

Don Oldham

June 27, 2014

We are saddened to hear of Bill's illness and passing. Our sincere condolences to all of his family & friends.

Jim & Kim Yardlay

June 27, 2014

It's so sad to lose a member of our family. Rest in Peace dear cousin. Love to all.

Deborah (Martin) Trout

June 27, 2014

Mary Ann, and to all of Bill's family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Bill was such a great guy! Sean pretty much summed it up about Bill! We will miss him dearly! God Bless all of you! You all are in our hearts and prayers!
Love Mike and Reva

Mike and Reva Ray

June 27, 2014

Uncle bull I'm so sorry that this happend to a great man like yourself, you would do anything to help anybody out. You were my greatest teacher and we had so many good times out back cutting wood, having fires, and snow plowing...my greatest memories are of you,grandma, mom, me, and Ben all delivering Saturday and Sunday news papers, drop the tail gate on the truck and you'd drive slowly down fleet as we ran to the houses! Then always bob Evans breakfast afterwards, and church on Sundays...I'd give anything to spend one more morning with you and grandma! I know your in heaven now and all I have is memories, but please know I loved you, and I hope I made you proud, because I'm sure proud you were my uncle...I love you bill and I will see you again

Sean Ruffin

June 26, 2014

Mary Ann,my heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bill's family.

Jo Swob

June 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss Char and family.

Mary and Bill Hamby

June 26, 2014

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in my prayers. J

jackie mcvety

June 26, 2014

I love you Uncle Bill. Cancer can't hurt you now. You will always live on in my heart.

Jessica Young

June 26, 2014

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