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O'CONNOR, William L. "Bill" 77, of Enon and formerly of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home, Tuesday afternoon, February 4, 2014. He was born in Springfield on March 22, 1936, the son of the late Lewis W. and Elizabeth Mae (Bevan) O'Connor. Bill retired as a repairman from Navistar following over 40 years of service. He was an avid car enthusiast, attending many races and car shows and he restored his beloved '56 Chevy. He was a member of F.O.E. Aerie 397 and the Union Club. Bill was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 50 years, Kathy (Helfrick) O'Connor; father to Jamie (Steve) Norris, with whom he made his home and Robert J. (Tonyai) O'Connor of Pennsylvania; and grandfather to Sarah (Cory) Robinson of Virginia, Samantha Norris, and Haley and Hannah O'Connor. Also surviving are two brothers, James O'Connor and Robert O'Connor, both of Springfield and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, William Christopher O'Connor. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Bill's funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Craig Grammer officiating. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45420 or the Clark County Humane Society, 5201 Urbana Rd., Springfield, OH 45502. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William O'CONNOR
Jimmie Owens
January 31, 2024
Miss him RIP my friend
Helen Trachsler
February 12, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Charlie and Nancy Chapman
February 10, 2014
Kathy and family, We were so sorry to learn of Bills passing. Our thoughts go out to your and family.
Tom & Sharon Allender
February 8, 2014
Kathy...so sorry to hear of Bill passing. He always had a smile on his face and will miss that. Thought of you guys often. You are in my prayers.
Regina Davis
February 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!!!
Tom & Toby Chiles
February 7, 2014
Kathy,We are so sorry we will not be there for the funeral,but wanted to let you know we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts, Will miss seeing him at the car show this spring. Love and Hugs Tom & Toby
February 7, 2014
Dear Kathy and family, You are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Bill was a good and faithful friend to Paul and me. God bless you all. Linda Mahan
Tony & Jackie O'Connor
February 7, 2014
Kathy, Jamie and Bob,
Your family has always been dear and near to our harts. Remember the good times at Betty O'Connors when she would have cook outs on Belmont St. in the back yard on Mother and Fathers day. Bill has helped me and Tony in so many ways clear back to when we had our house built. We would make a mess of things Bill would bring his tools and his humor things always got better once Bill O'Connor arrived. Kathy you married a great one. Bill O'Connor will never be forgotten he has a very kind heart and a great since of humor. We have only good memories of this dear man and his family.
February 7, 2014
Kathy and Family, We were so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great man. We will miss seeing him at the car shows this spring and summer. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we're here if you need anything. Love, Teresa Dunsmore, Ben Cantrell, Jack, Mandy, Hunter, and Braidy Preston
Marie Stevens
February 6, 2014
Kathy, Jamie & Bobbie, remembering years ago when my late husband Roger worked with Bill good friends, our children were friends, baseball games, football games etc. Time goes quickly and we continue to make memories. My love and sympathy to the 3 of you.
February 6, 2014
Dear Kathy & Family
Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and you family.
Eddie & Becky Ford
RON & BILLIE WHITE
February 6, 2014
BILL MY GOOD FRIEND YOU BE SADLY MISSED. THE 60YRS.HAVE WENT BY TOO FAST BUT THE MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER. "YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND",THE DRAG RACES--DRINKING BEER AT THE HILTOP AND THE MANY OTHER GOOD TIMES WE ALL HAD.--- "GOD BLESS YOU & THE O'CONNOR FAMILY"
Laurie Smith
February 6, 2014
Kathy and family--I got to know Bill for a short period of time but can honestly tell you how much he touched my heart! His quick wit, his boyish smile, and the light in his eyes was contagious! I'm thankful I had the opportunity to know him! I'm sorry I won't make his funeral as I am currently out of state but know that I am there in thought! Kathy, much love to you!
Rita Conner/Anderson
February 6, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family,
I always remember all the love and laughter in your home.I am so sorry to here of Bills passing.You are all in my prayers.
February 6, 2014
I an so sorry when posting put car in but I forgot to sign again my prayers are with the family and friends of Bill, RIP my man
Jim Owens
Tom Clifford
February 6, 2014
Bob,Jim and Family:You're in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless
Chuck Reynolds
February 6, 2014
Kathy and Jamie sorry to hear that Bill passed away he was always so friendly to speak to.you have my sympathy in this tough time
Diana Stanaway
February 6, 2014
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Me and my grandsons
Paulette Fisher Gustafson
February 6, 2014
Kathy and Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person. I was your neighbor on Tulane in Northridge when our kids were little. I am sure you remember Todd Fisher. He was just a little tyke. I remember Jamie and your son too. I also would see him at work and he was always so nice to me. I send my true condolences and prayers to all of your family.
February 6, 2014
It was a great pleasure to know you and call you my friend, you will surely be missed at all the car shows. RIP my man and prayers are with the family
Sandi Click
February 6, 2014
Kathy, you and your family are in my prayers. There is nothing I can really say except I am so very sorry; Bill was your everything and an amazing person. He will be missed.
February 6, 2014
I'm so sorry. He was a great man . We will Miss him so much..
Jenny & Mike Ogle
February 6, 2014
Kathy, Jamie, Bob, So sorry to hear about Bill. I'm out if town & can't make it to the funeral. Thinking about all of you.
Sherry Wiskirchen
February 6, 2014
Mrs. O'Connor, Jamie and Steve and family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Tim thought very highly of Mr. O'Connor! He enjoyed talking to him while he was working at your house! May God give all of you the strength to get through this time of sorrow! God Bless!
The Wiskirchen's
Bob O'Connor
February 6, 2014
Bill (Willie):
He was a loving son to his Mother and Father, loving husband to his wife and loving father to his children. Bill was the best friend anybody ever had. I will miss you always. Your Brother, Bob
February 6, 2014
My condolences to the O'Connor family for the loss of Bill. I knew him for some years as a teenager and liked him very much as well as his brothers.
I look forward to the day when we all will be able to experience life together once again.
Sincerely,
Tom Deaton
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