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William Colley Obituary
Born in Wellston, Ohio, he was raised in Barberton and resided in Brimfield with his wife for over 30 years. Billy ``Father Time' retired as a driver from Patrick Excavating. He enjoyed vacations at the beach in the Carolinas with family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, William and Freda; he is survived by his loving wife, Linda; children, Carman Rashid, William Hershey, Chad Colley, Aundria (Steven) Kazar, and Derik Gilpin; six grandchildren; and brother, Fred (Diane) Colley.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, with Tom Stephens officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday 10 a.m. until service time. Burial at Hillside Northlawn Memorial Gardens. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Colley
July 14, 2010
Deepest Sympathies to Bill's family.
Pam Edwards Hopkins BHS Class of '64
BHS Class of 1964
July 14, 2010
Blessed is the human spirit
for it grows in love's memory,
perseveres in God's strength,
and remembers in the heart's grace.
It is with great sadness we just received the news of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
PEACE and GRACE,
Janet Busch
June 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Shannon Reep
June 15, 2010
Dear Linda--
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Andi, and Derik. I know my mom is gving you a big hug and kiss from heaven. She loved both of you so much. Take care and lots of love to all of you.
Keen & family
June 14, 2010
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Mark & Debbie Keen
Mary Shaffer
Heather Bird
Linda Hawk
June 14, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember that for a number of years after we moved in across the street that he would have the rock music blaring while polishing the bike. Then one day I noticed that music was still blaring from the garage, but it was COUNTRY music. I was in shock!! I loved Billy too. I just wish my daughter hadn't been afraid of him. I kept telling her he was just a big old teddy bear, but she couldn't get passed the beard.
All my love to you Linda, Andi, Carman, Derik, Lil Billy, and Chad.
Linda Purdy Hawk
Sue (crooks) Weltzien
June 14, 2010
Im so sorry bout your loss.Bill and I go back since we were 13..He was a great person and funny also..Kenny Van Horn and Donnie combs and many more of us hung out together a lot...he will be missed deeply.. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..I'm sure all the memories will always be there..he will be with some of our friends and he will put a smile on there face when they see him...
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
June 14, 2010
With deepest sympathy from our staff
GOD Bless you and your family
Patti Weisend
June 13, 2010
Linda my "sister"~~~the memories of my dear friend Billy have been exploding in my head since I read your email at 5 this morning. Some are the silliest. Like how I always envied how his window washing left no streaks. How he threw a slice of bread at me if he saw me using my thumb to scoop food onto my fork. The evil 'eye' (pun intended) when I crunched a potato chip within his hearing range. The ride home in the rain in the jeep from Barberton with him sound asleep hanging by his seatbelt and I had the upset stomach and you wouldnt' stop~~~he loved BOTH of us the next morning. I'll gather the more tender moments and send them to you at another time. I know Billy would be happy if he knew I made you smile during these dark hours. I love you my dear friend and I loved Billy too....kiss him goodbye for me. Love, "Patti Ann"
Diane Barclay
June 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow
Gavin&Carmen Sekulich
June 13, 2010
sorry for your loss Linda & family,we will all miss Bill,it was so sudden but he is in a much better place drinking his miller high life..God Bless your family
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
June 13, 2010
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Anita (Purdy) Miller
June 12, 2010
Linda and family,
I love you all and you are always in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. I will miss Billy so incredibly much!! I always considered him like a second Dad to me. He was such a wonderful person with a big heart!!
Cheri Francis
June 12, 2010
Linda and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Shirley Dawson
June 12, 2010
Dear Linda and Family - Please accept my deepest sympathies. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. My prayers are with you. God Bless
June 12, 2010
Linda and family - my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Treasure the memories. Bev Fry
Regina's Pizza
June 12, 2010
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Lil Billy & Family
June 12, 2010
We miss you Dad, you will be forever LOVED!!!! Tank said he knows your living the eternal HIGH LIFE now!!!!! We Love You!!
Lil Billy & Family
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