John William (Bill) Demory, Sr., 74, of Phoenix, AZ, died peacefully on February 14 from prostate cancer and Parkinson's. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Breeze, two sons John Jr. (Breyonne) and Joe (Abby), two daughters Kate (Craig Russell) Demory and Andrea (Justin) Montgomery, and...
Bill was one of the nicest guys on campus and a pleasure to be a teammate on the Cortez Football Team! We were all so proud of him when he made the JETS! GOD BLESS HIS SOUL!
MICHAEL ANDERSON CLASS OF '67.
April 25, 2025 | School
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I always looked up to Bill as a cousin. I went to Pittsburgh to watch the game he started against Terry Bradshaw and the Steelers. May God bless him in heaven.
David E Beck
April 20, 2025 | Family
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Glenn Cox
March 15, 2025
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Barb and family, I am so saddened by the news of Bill´s passing. Bill and I were pickleball partners at Mission Royale. It was a pleasure to play with such a kind man. I often think of the tournaments that Bill and I played in together. I missed he and Barb when they moved away from Mission Royale in Casa Grande. My heart goes out to all of you. Caryn McComas
Caryn McComas
February 23, 2025 | Friend
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I knew of Bill Demory through his football exploits at Cortez high school but I actually met him when he was a professor at Arizona Western College where I worked. I believe it was in the late 90s. Bill was a real gentleman and very easy to talk to. A very humble and kind man who certainly led a very full life. When he moved over to Central Arizona College he always made a point to say hello when AWC was playing them in basketball. RIP and Godspeed Bill
John Neulieb
February 20, 2025 | Friend
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Bill was a class ahead of me in high school. We knew each other as schoolmates and that was going way back. He was an outstanding athlete and a really nice guy. We're proud that he, as one of our own, made it to the NFL field. I am sad for his passing. There will be an empty classroom chair on the Cortez campus now but our memories of Bill and those high school times will be everlasting. Rest In Peace Bill. You will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Sherri (Sheylyn Jaymes)Bowman
February 20, 2025 | School
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Condolences for your loss. I grew up with Johnny Bill in Indianola. We played sports constantly, oneto the next. Stayed in touch through our high school years (leters) Lots of fond memories.