Photo courtesy of McAulay and Wallace Mortuary - Fullerton
1948 - 2018
Bill you will be sorely missed here in Zephyrhills Florida your family is in our thoughts and prayers till we meet again my friend... and from everybody else goodnight Mr. Willie Jr.,William, Billy jr. Your friend,Debbie W.
Debbie Woodall
July 10, 2018 | Zephyhills, FL | Friend
Our sincere condolences to Rachel, Josh and Brian. He will live on in your memories and will always be in your hearts.
Tom and Dianne Lohf (cousins from Davenport, Iowa).
Tom and Dianne Lohf
July 05, 2018 | Davenport, IA | Significant_other
My brother Bill was so special. He loved to joke around. One time when my sister Colleen was about 4 or 5, SHE WAS EATING A MUSHROOM pizza AND HE TOLD HER SHE WAS EATING ALIEN SPORES. THE SPORES ARE GOING TO GROW ALIENS IN INSIDE you. MOM CALLED HIM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. SHE WANTED HIM TO TELL HER THAT HE WAS TEASING HER SO SHE WOULD GO TO SLEEP. You just would of his personality. Love you Bill. Rachel, Josh and Brian my heart goes out to you. Love you. Aunt Marge.
July 04, 2018
Fantastic individual. I was fortunate to have met him many years ago and to have been friends all these years. To Rachel, Brian and Josh, I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a special person and a good friend.
John Ashley
July 04, 2018 | BOLIVAR, MO | Friend
Thank You for your service
Gerri Bowers
July 03, 2018 | Davenport, IA
Uncle Bill was a wonderful man who made everyone smile and laugh! He will be missed by many!! Thought's and prayers with all his family! Love Matt and Tracie Urmie
July 03, 2018 | Family
William Bishop Kelley, Jr., age 70, passed away suddenly at his home in Placentia, CA, on Thursday, June 21, 2018.
William was the third child of William and Margaret Kelley born at Mercy Hospital on April 16, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa. He was baptized in the Catholic Church and graduated from Assumption High School in 1966. In 1968, he married Nancie Lee Smith with whom he would produce three children. He enlisted in the Army that same year serving in Vietnam for which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and was honorably discharged as a Specialist Five. He received a Bachelor of Arts and an MBA from St. Ambrose University. William made a life career in the wheel industry starting in an entry level position and worked his way up to Vice President, he also spent time in China and Florida as a General Manager. He was active with Dale Carnegie Training at one time as well as helping others cope with family and friends who suffer with addiction. He excelled in art, was a prolific writer and poet, loved to blare rock and roll music from his car, was a comedic genius, and even started gardening in retirement. He was a very spiritual and generous person who gave to family and friends as well as to numerous charities.
William meant so much to so many people. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and soon-to-be grandfather for which he was beaming with happiness these past few months as he awaited his soon-to-be grandchild, Liam Michael Kelley. William’s love and guidance will always be remembered as he is survived by his three children and their partners Rachel Kelley, Sandy Hancock (Son-in-Law), Josh Kelley, Brian Kelley, Kristine Gahan (Brian’s life partner), and his siblings Marge Urmie, Joe Kelley, Patti Cunningham, Edward Kelley, Kate Randleman, Maureen Koepke, and Colleen Kelley along with countless nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will now be at peace with his sister, Mary Harris.
Funeral services for William will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 12, at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, 902 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA. Military Burial Services will be held at noon on Friday, July 13, at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. March Air Reserve Base, CA.
Flowers can be sent for the memorial service or, as William would have done, donate to a charity that helps people in need especially cancer or blood clot research.
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