William "Bill" Harold Needham

William "Bill" Harold Needham obituary, Indianapolis, IN

William "Bill" Harold Needham

William "Bill" Needham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory on Aug. 3, 2023.

 

William “Bill” Harold Needham, 78, of Indianapolis passed away August 2, 2023.  He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 6, 1945 to William Harold and Evelyn Behny Needham. 

Bill was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and Purdue University.  He retired from RCA / Thompson Consumer Electronics. 

Bill enjoyed shooting and target practice; he was a lifetime member of the NRA.  He enjoyed college basketball and NFL football.  His main passion in life was his family.  William was the type of person who would help anyone in need.

Bill is survived by his children Jerry (Andie) Needham, Dawn Needham, grandchildren Grant Needham, Gavin Geisking, Gema Geisking, his ex wives’ and friends Kay Needham and Linda Ahlers. 

Visitation for Bill will be Saturday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 PM.

Please visit www.OrileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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