William Paul Mallard

Sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad.

Receiving this news today, I am sad.

Bill was a living poem by God Almighty,
and through his teaching and humanity, made me a better man.

I also celebrated holy laughter itself in his presence, often to the point of tears. In my tears now, I hear the echo of his laughter.

-Mike Ricke, Candler Student 1984-85

My sister, Darlene, a Myers Park HS classmate of Billy's, sent me the obituary. I am sorry I didn't know him better, but I do remember him. I send special condolences to his sister Ann, who was a dear friend of mine all through grammar school. I would love to contact Ann after all these years. If she sees this and would like to contact me, my email is [email protected]. Nancy (Hassler) Clemmer, Atlanta, GA

11/26/13: We just learned tonight about Billy's passing. We have been praying for him and for you for months. We are so very sorry, Cindy, Paul and Thornton. He was very special and he will be greatly missed. Please know we love you and we loved him. Love, Dean and David Pauls

I am so very sorry to hear, last night, of Billy's passing. Wish I would have heard sooner and could have come to honor his beautiful life. The first time I met Billy I felt like we'd been friends forever. He made you feel that way, embracing you from the start with his magnatic personality. What an amazing man he was, and what a loving tribute his obit. was to him. My prayers will be with you, Cindy & boys, that God will grant you all much peace soon.

After reading the remarks in this Guest Book, there are no new words to say, so we will add our heartfelt condolences and love to all of the Mallard/Bickerstaff family. Mike has fond memories of being in the Press Box with Billy, Hollis and Bo, working the Lovett football games. Such a giant of a man. Lewis Grizzard has competition in Heaven in the Laughter Department.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

When Billy came into your world everything became brighter. His goodness and laughter lifted your spirit.

Billy was a good friend to the Beards. We will miss him. Know that Ellen and I are thinking about you, Thornton and Paul. It was always a pleasure to see Billy walk into a room. We all would like to be remembered as such.

Cindy,
We are so sorry we cannot be with you at this sad time. we will be thinking of you and your boys and send much love . Billy was a real character and we will all miss him. This came as a surprise to us as we were not aware of his illness. We will pray for God's comfort for you.

Well Cindy, I do believe our Fathers have some great new company.I am so glad to have gotten to see you and Billy at S.I.a few years back and will never forget the fun and laughter fishing with that boy!Love you and if there is anything I can do for you here please know I would love to.Bless you and yours, David Allison

God Bless Yall He was great guy who made us all laugh alot of fun times at stooges and great stories about those braves tar heels and nyo football he was COACH to me and we are going to see him in heaven one day god bless jj jones

Cindy,
I am so sad reading this. Please know that my heart and prayers are with you and all of your family.
with love,
Peggy

Cindy, please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your sons on your unimaginable loss. What an amazing man and beautiful spirit Billy was. I did not know Billy other than a quick introduction but, oh, he sounds like he brought such joy and happiness to the lives of those around him. I wish I could be there to offer my sympathy and love to you in person but distance and family situations will not allow. Please know how much I care.

Remembering a great man who brought such love and joy to all in his presence. Gifted to give...and he did. Prayers are and will remain with you and your family. Linda Wyatt

Cindy, Rick and I are thinking of you and the boys.
Words are inadequate to express our condolences.
Billy will live on in the many, many people he touched just being "Billy". I continue to "put the whammy" on you and the boys. I am sorry to be so far away. Godspeed to you all!

Billy was one of the funnest people to be around, I loved fishing with him and listening to his great humorous stories. Love and Prayers to Cindy, Paul and Thornton.

Cindy how I wish I could be there to honor such a vital man and support you and your boys. The world was sweeter with him in it and heaven is an even more joyous place. Please know how much I care. Len Persons Bourland

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My heart reaches out to you, Cindy, and your family. If I lived close by, I would definitely be at the service so I could personally give you my sympathy. Please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

It's hard to imagine a world without Billy Mallard in it. He was larger than life and made everyone he was with smile and laugh. He had a very special gift. He brought sunshine into a room when he entered. He will be missed by everyone he touched. It's sad to lose a close friend like Billy, but I smile to myself when I picture Billy up in heaven along side of John Head and Bob Shipman sipping on a scotch drink in a Tervis Tumbler. My heart goes out to Cindy and family for their great loss. You are in my prayers.