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February 18, 2011
I'm working on our family genealogy and examining the precious memories of those loved ones who have gone to help prepare a place for those of us who are still on the earth. When I make my final journey, I'm counting on Billy being on the shore across the sparkling stream welcoming me. Our families have shared some great times and have always loved and cared for each other though we lived far apart. One day, distance won't matter to us. We'll all be together. God blessed us with a very caring family and our memories are precious to each of us. Love, Emma Jean McKee
Teri Pancake
February 2, 2006
It's been one of those days...We all miss you Billy! So very much, every day! Steven and Joe are working together. Billy, You would be so proud! I know you are. So many reminders of you, your children bring, all four wonderful people. We are so thankful for them!
Taylor found a quote, "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy..."
My girls and I, and I'm sure everyone too, has found a star, hoping that you are somehow, shining above us.
Not to say that you do not have tears, I feel them...I miss you. I am so sorry! God Bless, Teri
Tish Coffey
July 6, 2005
Just want you to know that Billy is still very much a part of our lives. Don't ever worry that he will be forgotten! He never will. Every time I see the picture of him at Joe and Teri's it makes me smile and also brings tears to my eyes. He is an incredible guy that continues to make a difference in people's lives. I love you all and pray for you daily.
DONNA ATABEY
June 27, 2005
DEAREST LITTLE BILLIE PANCAKE,
I love you and miss you so much. I have peace in my heart knowing that I will see you again.
With much love
Your Aunt Donna
Cathy Pancake
June 6, 2005
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY AND MEMORIES A LANE,I'D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN. YOUR LOVE AND MEMORIES WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. MOM AND DAD
cindy lucky cousin
June 5, 2005
dearest billy we are all so sad and miss you so very much we know that faith is the very thread that helps us hold on to you and our wonderful memories and the love we have for each other that each of us carries special memories of you so that we may share and honor you with by shareing those little and big wonderful thing that are so precious to us and each of us has a part of your life to share with each other it is a honor to have the memories i do and i will always share your love and memories with my family and freind and as pastor bill says than you will live on forever in our memories as we keep our loveing thoughts and ever human feelings when we dont understand but we love you with all our hearts and will be a strong family that carries your memories and shares them so that you will be with us always i pray we will always make our lord proud of who we are when we hurt the most but i know we have gods love and word to focus on when times are tough we love you so very much and we are blessed to have a strong christian family that will survive through christ who strengthens us billy you mean the world to all of us and i will always miss your physical presence but i feel you will always be watching over us all my love your cindy
Frances Mendibles
May 8, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of your family. Bill was a wonderful father.I'm greatful I've been able to have a the experience of working with your family. Riley and Kelly are wonderful kids and I'm honored to have been a part of their lives. May God bless you and all of your family Margret, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless, Junior, Frances, and James
Ms. Liz Fonticiella
May 5, 2005
To the Pancake Family:
My deepest sympathy for your lost. Bill was wonderful and devoted father. Margaret, Riley and Kelly, you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you under his wings during this difficult time and always.
Miss Irene
May 2, 2005
I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to the Pancake family. Your family is in my heart and prayers at this time. I enjoyed being able to work with Kelly and Riley . They are such wonderful children ,as well as you all are, a wonderful family. May God bless you!
Joann Hanes
April 29, 2005
Bill was a great person. Always willing to help anyone. He was a caring person, genuine to the bone. He had manners, and respect for others. His personality was above reproach. Always a smile, a hug, and "how are you, sweetheart".
He was always first to help with any work that needed to be done. He loved his family very much. To each of his children he leaves monumental shoes to fill.. he taught them value, of people, a job well done, integrity, hard work never hurt anyone, and to love, most of all his love for them, and they in turn returned his love. From the time he was 7 til he left us, he never changed, he just grew - larger and larger in my eyes. I know God will welcome Bill with open arms, and he will be in perfect peace - and one day I will be with him and our Lord in heaven. God bless you Billy, and thank you for being such a big part of my life. You were a great inspiration to all those who knew you. See you across the river .. in God's bright and blessed home. With love,Joann ( or Mrs. Hanes as he always called me )
Steven Pancake
April 27, 2005
To my family and friends i just want to thank you all for your love and support and all the great things you have said about my DAD! it is a hard time right now and i am still tring to stay strong. there are so many great memories that i have of my DAD. my DAD was my best friend i could call and talk to him about anything. i just want everyone to keep all the great memories of my DAD in your thoughts. i have to say my DAD is in a better place now. i love you all and God Bless
_Steven William Pancake_
Sherry Everitt van Soelen
April 21, 2005
Billy was a caring person with a heart of gold,im going to miss my cousin he was a sweet heart,and I will never forget the kindnesses he showed to me, he was like my big brother always helping my mother look after me, He had a genuine concern for everyone, I will never forget the happy times, the laughter,the joy that he brought to my life, and how much he loved the family, you are going to be missed, but you will live forever in our hearts,I will never forget you! I believe that god knows your heart, and i will see you again one day!
Love (your cousin),
Sherry
P.S. tell my mom I miss her.
Jimmie and Ed Perry
April 18, 2005
Cathy and Bill and all of Billy's family,
We were so very sorry to learn of your loss. We just want you to know that we are thinking of you and sharing in that loss, and praying for God to give you strength and comfort at this time. You are special to us.
Jimmie and Ed Perry (extended family from Mississippi)
Linn Gaspar
April 18, 2005
As I talked to our daughter, Teri Pancake, as the family was preparing to lay Billy to rest, it was effident that each was struggling with the grief and loss and even anger. Just think of Billy and what happens first, a smile? From Joe and Teri, I could hear the family coming together. Billy's feet will no longer touch the earth, but his heart will soar and his spirit will smile. May God Bless.
Teri Pancake
April 17, 2005
I've gone to write here three times now, and finally, I think I can. First off, my heart goes to Margaret, Riley, Kelly, Jason, Steven, Bill Sr. Cathy, my husband Joe, my daughters...I am so sorry. I don't want to go on without mentioning all of Bill's family through out the country...and friends...my friends who did not know Billy well, thank you for your love and support. My neighbor's, God Bless you for your prayers, thoughts, food and support...we appreciate everything you've done.
There are no words to help or explain what myself and the entire family is going through. I do have so many happy stories and thoughts to share...one being Billy ALWAYS trying to help me cope with Joe being on location...he would tell me that I had NOTHING to worry about about my husband, Joe, looking at any other women. Okay, I'm sure he looked, but Bill would reassure me that was it...Thank you Billy. I had the chance to talk to Billy on March 20th. The day before Joe's birthday. Billy looked good. Healthy, happy, reassuring that he had good intentions for his future and the future for his family. We had a chance to talk, and tell each other dreams we had for our families...just because your based in Hollywood, doesn't mean you want to stay in California. Billy had dreams. Good dreams.
My father in law, you have to realize, I got into this family when I was only 17...I am now 38. Bill Sr. gave a wonderful eulogy the day of his oldest son's service. Everything Bill had to say helped me to understand. I am not ready to except yet, but Bill was awesome...thank you for your words. I am sure they helped my husband and children. I have to say that watching my mother in law, father in law, Jason, Steven, Margaret, Riley,Kelly, Joe, my daughter's, Steven's girlfiend, Becka... I have to say,I turned around and saw about 300 people crying for Billy and those who survived. I was overwhelmed with love. Love for Billy. A love I've always known I had, but maybe did not make known to Billy.
Margaret, Riley, Kelly, Jason, Steven...and all of those who are reading this...I am truly sorry...Forever, in my heart you will be...I am hurting. I know you are too. Joe, the girls and I are here for you...FOREVER!
My friend, Tish, thank you, for your family, and support. I love you! We all love you!
When Billy was in the Navy and came home once, to Babington St. He brought along a buddy of his. I remember pulling up in the driveway and Billy saying to his buddy, don't even think about it. Billy was the loyal type. He was never distastful towards me. Joe and I had our faults, I could and did call Billy for help, he was always there, never judgemental, always forgiving...again, Billy, Thank you!
For my husband, Joe, I want to thank so many people. I hope in reading this that you know who you are...all of you. Thank you, God Bless you...I believe Billy would not have wanted to hurt anyone. Goodnight for now, love, Teri Pancake
Taylor Pancake
April 17, 2005
To my family that means the world to me... the other day I was looking at pictures for the poster boards for my Uncle Bill's funeral and I saw this picture of my Uncle Bill, my Aunt Margaret and my cousins Riley and Kelly,they were all smiling. There were pictures of Jason, Steven and Uncle Bill that were so happy too. Jason and Steven were taking the moment of picking pictures to add to the boards, I felt that they were handling it very well, and it brought a little peace to them. I loved them being here, I hope they will be back soon. I love you Jay and Steve.
It made me realize how much I will miss my Uncle Bill, but also that he is in a better place. I will always remember him in my heart.I love you and miss you my Uncle Bill.
love, your niece, Taylor Pancake
Jessica Pancake
April 16, 2005
To my dad, family, and all that knew or loved my uncle Bill..
I will miss hearing his stories about when my dad (his brother) and him were younger. I will miss his smile and hearing him laugh about the stories he told about anything. I will miss him but I know that he is now in a better place.
Love,
Jessica
cindy klingenberg
April 16, 2005
dear family i considered billy my brothe we grew up on the same street and spent all our time with each other with his mom aunt cathy and my mom pat. we play together faught together and did all the things siblings did i looked up to my cousin and couldn't wait to be old enough to play with him and freinds but ironically years later he married and had children with my best freind and have 2 great kids that are as clos as billy and i are. i will miss his charming smile his big hugs and krowing he was always right around the corner to let us borrow something or for us to lend him something, just last wk i burnt katies easter eggs for preschool trying to hurry and left them on the stove and i called around the corner and uncle bill cooked and ran them up to katie's school ther are million kindnesses billy gave me over my lifetime and i will spend the rest of my life thinking of him and wishing we could have had more time. it reminds me to make the most of the moments we have with the people we love. god bless you all and have peace that billy is with our father in heaven happy and healthy with more peace joy than we can imagine. love you all ca. cousin cindy
Miffie McKee Wright
April 16, 2005
My prayers are with Cathy and Bill. I only had the honor of meeting them once but liked them from the minute we met. I am so sorry for your loss. It's times like this that happy memories keep us going. Love to your whole family.
Vicki Kettleman
April 16, 2005
Billy will be very missed here on Earth but I know we will see him again. I think of him with Aunt Pat, Aunt Edna, and all his other relatives and friends who have gone before. I always thought he was the perfect man. When I look at my boys, I have always thought about Billy and Joey and how much fun Aunt Cathy must have had rearing them. Billy will live in our memories forever because we all cherish having known him and we love him.
Emma Jean McKee
April 15, 2005
Words cannot express the ache in my heart for the loss of Billy and the hurt I feel for all of his immediate family. He was a special member of our family and all of his relatives will miss him just as much as those of us in Mississippi. The McKee branch of the family all feel we were blessed with the privilege of sharing time with Billy, Margaret, Riley, and Kelly when they visited Mississippi Thanksgiving. We have been reminded once again that life on this earth is temporary and we need to cherish every moment we are privileged to be together. Billy will not have died in vain if we can just continue to remember that. Please know that we are hurting with you. Most of us were with you in spirit at the funeral. You have been in our prayers and thoughts. Billy will always live as part of our cherished memories. I see him as a little boy holding a string of fish, riding the little motor cycle Uncle Al brought to MS for all the kids, and lastly coming in from hunting and showing his family around Wayne County, MS and introducing them to friends he had made here. We loved Billy dearly and we will continue to love his family. May God's love surround you and give your hearts peace.
Eve Everitt Bobbitt
April 14, 2005
We were so heartbroken to hear of Billy's death. Our prayers are with Bill and Cathy, Joey, Margaret and the children. I like to think of Billy and my late husband, Bob, hunting together in heaven now.
Cheryl McKee
April 13, 2005
I love all of my California Cousins, and I am sorry I am not able to be with you while you are going through such a terrible time. I loved Billy very much and have always looked for somebody like him to marry. It turns out that there isn't anybody else like him in the whole world. I will miss him very much. I want Margaret and the kids to understand that they are welcome here anytime and the relatives are all thinking about you in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. We plan to stop what we are all doing tomorrow at the time the funeral starts to say prayers for "Our Pancakes" since we can't be there in person. We love you ALL!!!!!!
candy napier
April 13, 2005
To all of Bill's family,
I know that you will all miss him dearly. I've known the Pancake family since I was a little girl and you seem like family to me. I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was so sweet to Meagan when he and his family were here last. She gets so excited to here his stories about the movie business. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and always. May God Bless you all. Love Candy
Paige Cartwright
April 13, 2005
I'm glad that Mr. Billy came and saw us when he did. I'm glad I got to meet him. He was really nice. Love Paige
Carmen Cartwright
April 13, 2005
Margaret, Jason, Steven,Riley, Kelly, Mrs. Cathy, and Mr. Bill,
I know times will be hard for a long time. He was a special person. I feel like you are a part of my family. I remember last December walking out to the skinning shed while Billy was skinning a deer that was killed before I ever looked up to see him standing there I heard his voice saying Hello Carmen How are you doing? He was so nice and I am so glad that we got one last chance to spend time with him. I remember Meagan and Paige asking him so many questions and I told them that he was on vacation he probally did not want to talk about work. He just smiled and said That's OK and went right on telling them whatever they wanted to know. I feel so priviliged that Paige and Zachary got the chance to meet him. He will forever be missed. I love you all and may God be with you during this time. Carmen
meagan napier
April 13, 2005
I will always remember the short visit I had with Mr. Bill. He gave me many things like autograph pictures of movie stars and a CSI season pass he had used while on the set.I really thank him for all that.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless love Meagan
Bud and Mary Stokley
April 13, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We enjoyed our visit with Bill and his family when they came to Mississippi. The memories will always be with us. Much Love
Bud and Mary
Steve Allen
April 13, 2005
To all of Bill's family,
My deepest sympathies. Bill was a great guy. He visited me several times on the Disney Studio lot, when he was working here. We had lunch, and went to the studio store.
I will miss him stopping by.
Steve
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