William "Billy" Colley

Deepest Sympathies to Bill's family.
Pam Edwards Hopkins BHS Class of '64

Blessed is the human spirit
for it grows in love's memory,
perseveres in God's strength,
and remembers in the heart's grace.

It is with great sadness we just received the news of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

PEACE and GRACE,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Dear Linda--

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Andi, and Derik. I know my mom is gving you a big hug and kiss from heaven. She loved both of you so much. Take care and lots of love to all of you.

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Mark & Debbie Keen
Mary Shaffer
Heather Bird

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember that for a number of years after we moved in across the street that he would have the rock music blaring while polishing the bike. Then one day I noticed that music was still blaring from the garage, but it was COUNTRY music. I was in shock!! I loved Billy too. I just wish my daughter hadn't been afraid of him. I kept telling her he was just a big old teddy bear, but she couldn't get passed the beard.

All my love to you Linda, Andi,...

Im so sorry bout your loss.Bill and I go back since we were 13..He was a great person and funny also..Kenny Van Horn and Donnie combs and many more of us hung out together a lot...he will be missed deeply.. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..I'm sure all the memories will always be there..he will be with some of our friends and he will put a smile on there face when they see him...

With deepest sympathy from our staff
GOD Bless you and your family

Linda my "sister"~~~the memories of my dear friend Billy have been exploding in my head since I read your email at 5 this morning. Some are the silliest. Like how I always envied how his window washing left no streaks. How he threw a slice of bread at me if he saw me using my thumb to scoop food onto my fork. The evil 'eye' (pun intended) when I crunched a potato chip within his hearing range. The ride home in the rain in the jeep from Barberton with him sound asleep hanging by his...