Billy showed me a lot about operating equipment . A great memory for me is when I was fourteen we were on a restricted part of NSWC and he showed me how to run a D-6 CAT dozer. This was the first time I ever operated a piece of equipment. I watched him clear land, put in drain fields, and rebuild engines, he could do it all! I knew him all of my life and had the privilege of working and learning from him. Billy, Larry Tate, and Roger Staples, these men bring a smile to my face. They worked together. drank together, joked together and they taught me a lot . When I get an opportunity to operate equipment I think of these men. They are all gone now but never forgotten. Rest in peace Billy you will be missed.

Sorry for your loss! I’m going to miss you uncle Billy! RIP until we all see you again one day. Love Ya, Tony Rawlette

We send all of our condolences, love & prayer to everyone. Billy will be missed very much. So sorry we can’t be there to say goodbye today, as surgery has got me homebound. Melody & Tony will be there representing our family. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to call. We will see you in heaven one day, and you will be missed very much! Peggy & Irving Rawlette

For my friend, Billy – You will be missed by many and always remembered as a great friend. For Billy’s family and friends – Billy was a really good friend and he will be missed. We are sorry for your loss and we will keep you all in our prayers. May God be with you at this time of sorrow. Dennis and Diane Newton

Uncle Billy will be in my thoughts, and my heart until the day I meet up with him again on the streets of gold. He is an excellent uncle, and human being. He worked hard all of his life for his family, and if you ever needed anything, he would be one of the first to extend a helping hand. I\’ll never forget how relieved I was when I and my cousin Laura got caught trying to run away \”To see what we were missing out there in the big old world\”, and he handled it with calmness, and love. I thought for sure that big, burly man was going to kill us. Although, I\’m glad he\’s not suffering anymore, and is out of pain, I will miss seeing him, and talking to him in the future. Fly hgh uncle Billy! You will never be forgotten! My Love Always, Melody Rawlette (Thompson)