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1947
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2023
William Devilbiss Obituary
Bill was a talented musician and his love and passion for music started at a very young age. He loved how music made people happy. He was an amazing bass player and lead vocalist of local bands to the Frederick area, including New Breed, Popcorn, Jokers Wild (to name a few) and toured the east coast with Happy Feet. He continued his music career after moving to South Carolina and continued to touch so many people's lives.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, but in his honor, please continue to celebrate Bill through Music and Dance.
William McKinley Devilbiss
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Linda voit
April 2, 2024
Julie I did not know Billy passed away. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I met Billy over 7 years ago with Bobby, I loved his music and him. Always wanted to go out and see him sing with his band. What a great man person, friend you will be missed. Rest in piece Billy. I hope you and Bobby are singing together
Amy Devilbiss O'Rear
February 15, 2024
Our Dad's Celebration of Life will be held on February 23rd at the Elks Lodge in Frederick from 1:30 to 4:00pm.
Mike Angleberger
December 11, 2023
So sorry Julie, Bill was a fantastic bass player and a great guy. I loved listening to him in Popcorn at the Gold Dust. I still have all the recordings I made of the band. I have yet to find a band as good as they were. And that scream, I still don't know how he did it. I guess Marlin, Bill and my brother Steve are starting a new Popcorn band in Heaven. RIP Bill
Tommy Mills
December 11, 2023
Dear Devilbiss Family. very sorry to hear of Billys passing.. Enjoyed Billys music many times over the years#jokerswildbestbassplayerever..Sincerely Tommy
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Dwayne Devilbiss
December 10, 2023
My thoughts are with all of you. I rejoice in Bills life because he lived it his way and brought happiness to so many with his music.
Al & Deb Smith
December 10, 2023
A friend for many years, both in Maryland and South Carolina. We had many wonderful memories together over the years and will surely miss his musical talents and friendship, Rest in Peace Billy Dee.
Vonda (Buckingham) Welborn
December 9, 2023
Sending out my deepest condolence and prayers to the family for their loss.
Gloria Webber Rohrer
December 9, 2023
RIP Bill !! I remember growing up with Bill and loved going to listen to the band's he play with. Such a good guy
Vic Russell
December 9, 2023
Remember all the summer fun playing ball at Maryland Avenue Park and being with the park teachers. Billy was a good guy and fun to be around. Sincere condolences to all his family. RIP BILLY.
Vic Russell
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