William Dewey "Bill" McNally III

William Dewey "Bill" McNally III obituary

William Dewey "Bill" McNally III

William McNally Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Murphy on Nov. 21, 2025.

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William "Bill" Dewey McNally, III, age 69 of Murphy, NC passed Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

He was born in Kenmore, NY to the late William Dewey McNally, Jr. and Joan Marily Parks McNally. Bill worked as an Air-Conditioning Contractor. He loved hockey, football, music, boating and four-wheeling. Bill was an avid Buffalo Bills football fan. He loved being outdoors, especially spending time at his fire camp. Bill loved spending time with his family and all their get togethers.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lynn McNally; two sisters, Patricia "Trish" Duncan (Paul), and Mary Joan Rix (Jerry); two nephews, Nick Rogers and Robert Duncan; two nieces, Lyndsey Wheeler and Jennifer Boone; and sister-in-law, Shari Rogers.

No services are planned.

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Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Murphy

138 Peachtree Street P.O. Box 10, Murphy, NC 28906

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