William Franklin "Bill" McCullough

William Franklin "Bill" McCullough obituary

William Franklin "Bill" McCullough

William McCullough Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coats Funeral Home - Waterford on Sep. 27, 2025.

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William "Bill" Franklin McCullough, age 92, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2025.

Born on May 27, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean war and served overseas. He built a lifelong career in the printing industry, working with dedication and integrity for over 50 years.

Bill was a loving husband to Edwina Jolliff, and a devoted father to his late son William "Billy" McCullough, and his daughters Pam (Rod) Cosey and Kelley (Tom) Mills. He was known affectionately as "Papa" to his cherished grandchildren: Skye (Lyndsay), Andrea, Hannah (Anthony), Emily, Jessica (Mark), and Will, and he deeply loved his great-grandchildren: Camryn, Evan, and Carter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Beatrice McCullough (neé Bories); his siblings Harold "Red," Onalee, Mary Lou, Alice, and Sharon; and his beloved son Billy. He is survived by his siblings Shirley, Lucy, and Jerry, and by many dear nieces and nephews whom he held close to his heart.

Bill had a passion for woodworking, model planes and boats, and was known for his quiet craftsmanship and gentle spirit. He loved traveling in his RV, spending winters as a snowbird, and always found joy in family gatherings. Above all, he was a good and wonderful dad who loved his family deeply.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Bill's memory to Hospice of Michigan through their website.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, where Bill will be laid to rest with full military honors.

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