William E. "Bill" O'Connell

Billy was my first cousin, just a little over a year older than me. His mom was my mom's big sister. I remember him very well from my childhood. When he was 18 I remember him coming out to build the back porch for my parents, his Aunt Martie & Uncle Homer. I remember the detail and craftsmanship he put into that porch. For years I didn't know where he had gone, but every time I sat in the porch, I thought about Billy.

"Billy" and I were 1st cousins and good friends when we were little kids (He was just a year younger, but always taller). I have a lot of good memories of staying at Uncle Bill and Aunt Alice's house on Stewart Street. He gave me a Jackson 5 Christmas album when I was 13 that I still have! I'm sorry that I have not seen him in many years. Condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in peace Bill,
Wishing the O'Connell family peace and comfort at their time of loss.