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William Heidelberg Obituary

William "Billy" Heidelberg, owner of Heidelberg's Bar in Olde Town Slidell, passed away on December 15, 2018, at age 78. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen McNair Heidelberg and Dr. Madeline Heidelberg Hare. He is the brother of Ruth H. Starr, Destin, FL; Dr. Stephanie Heidelberg, New Orleans, LA; Madalyn H. Smith, Ringgold, GA; Martha H. (Pete) Lewis, Slidell, LA; and Stephen M. Heidelberg, Slidell, LA. Billy was born in Jackson, MS, attended French Camp Academy, graduated from Taylorsville High School and attended Ole Miss. As a young man, Billy worked construction with his father and later enlisted in the National Guard. He worked for Chevron Oil Company as a mechanical engineer until retirement. He began his second career in 1991 when he purchased and opened Heidelberg's Bar. He could usually be found sitting at the bar with his friends and patrons regaling them with "slightly" exaggerated stories of his many exploits and experiences. Throughout his life, Billy was an avid adventurer and risk-taker, always seeking new and challenging endeavors. He went to Panama with the Merchant Marines, enjoyed scuba diving, sky diving, farming, sailing on his boat to Mexico and South America, woodworking, riding his motorcycle around the country, and traveling to places such as Russia, Europe, Cuba and Alaska. Football, especially the Saints and any team led by a Manning, were his favorites. Even though he had no children of his own, Billy loved kids and took special joy in being the "cool" uncle to his niece and nephews Ashley and Cy Fournet; James Starr; Sean, Eric and Casey Mackintosh; and Blake, Troy and Kelly Lewis. The family wishes to extend gratitude to the ICU nurses at Slidell Memorial and to Passages Hospice, and to his many doctors and their staffs that treated him during the past several years. A memorial celebration of Billy's life will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Heidelberg's Bar, 147 Cousin St. in Slidell. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 21, 2018 to Jan. 19, 2019.
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Had some good times with you and AJ whether it was boats or the finca . Sorry to find out you‘ve passed . Fair winds and following seas !

Kenneth Messina

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November 7, 2021

Vicki Rodden

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August 3, 2020

Vicki Rodden

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August 3, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Just learned this week about Billy passing away. At Taylorsville HS I was a good friend to him and his 1st cousin C A Ford. C. A. passed away May 7th. Rest in peace both Billy and C. A. Bucky

Bucky Walker

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May 14, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)

Alex G

January 8, 2019

We all will miss you Billy.

Ellis "Butch" Badon

January 4, 2019

Gosh I remember all the good times and laughs we have had over the years. That
Corner of Slidell will never be the same without you. A very special person and friend. RIP and know how much you will be missed.

Ellen Rizzo

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December 22, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nancy Brossette Ohler

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December 20, 2018

I so remember you throughout most of my life. You were a kind and gentle soul, great friend to my Dad and Mom and just all around pleasure to be around. Your smile was infectious! May you be young, free and wild again in heaven. Tell Dad I said hello and ya'll behave! Rest in Peace Billy!

Shannon Minacapelli Russell

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December 19, 2018

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