William G. Billick, Sr.
May 23, 1941 ~ September 15, 2012
William G. Billick, Sr., 71, of Colliers, WV died suddenly, at his home, on Saturday September 15, 2012.
Born on May 23, 1941 in Wheeling, WV, Bill was a son of the late William Robert and Vera Elizabeth Reinbeau Billick. He was also preceded in death by his brother Tom Bilick.
Bill retired after 45 years of service from the former Continental Can and US Can and Ball Corporations, where he worked as a production planner. When he was not working Coach Billick coached baseball for 25 years in Brooke and Hancock County, where he had the opportunity to coach both of his sons. During his career he coached his teams to a victory in two WV State Title Games. Known as a die hard Pittsburgh Steeler and West Virginia Mountaineer Fan, Bill was also an avid bowler and golfer, who enjoyed many golf trips to Myrtle Beach. But most of all Bill will be remembered as a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family especially attending his grandchildren's events and Brooke High Football Games.
Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jackson Billick; two sons, Bill (Lisa) Billick, Jr. of Wintersville, OH and Tim (Kim) Billick of Colliers, WV; four daughters, Robin (Todd) Lojszczyk and Suzanne (Scott) Bedore all of Follansbee, WV, Sherry (Rick) Nolan of McDonald, PA and Lorie (Kris) Potock of Weirton, WV; a sister in law, Paula Bilick of Weirton, WV; 16 grandchildren, Kendall, Kacie, Meghan, Ian, Cody, Avery, Maddie, Logan, Kali, Kamryn, Kloee, Nathan, Aly, Emily, Jenna, and Makenna; and three great grandchildren, Caleb, Brock, and Prezleigh.
Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday and 1-3 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday.
Interment will follow at Saint John's Cemetery.
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Dear Bonnie and family: Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Memory Eternal.
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the Billick family. Bill was a great man and great coworker. I am so glad I had the opportunity to get to know him before he retired. He left some pretty big shoes to fill at Ball as he was a wealth of knowledge that could never be replaced. May God be with you now as you face this time of grief. May you know the comfort of the Lord in your darkest hour of need.
Billick Family, Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great guy.
What a wonderful man! Always bringing laughter to our family at the reunions. I am so happy I got to know him better. We always looked forward to him coming to the reunions. Prayers up for Bonnie and the kids. She is so pleasant and I know her heart must be broken. May the Lord give her the strength she will need during this time of grief.
Bonnie & Family: May the precious memories of your loved one be a comfort to you now, and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you in your sorrow. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family….Dianne & Buddy Westbrook
Bonnie and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I have so many good memories of him from our childhood. I loved meeting him again at our many reunions, and enjoyed meeting his family. Bill will be missed by all who knew him.
Daddy I am going to miss you so much. You were my rock,friend,hero and my number #1 fan. I’m going to miss coming home from work and you being here watching Aly.Aly and Kamryn loved you so much and are going to miss you terribly but having all the memories with you will keep you close to their heart.Please watch over us.until we meet again. I love you Suz
Billick family, I am so sorry for your loss, Bill was one of a kind and a great guy he will be missed.
Billick family, My heartfelt sympathies on your loss. Bill was a great man and I enjoyed working with him. Blessings, Rodney Marcus and family
So sorry for your loss.
Dear Bonnie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.I still remember playing golf with him when we were young and all four of us playing games with you and Bill just after you were married. I think you taught us Yahtzee. May peace be with all of you during this time.
Tim you and your family are in our prayers
Dear Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Sharon McIntre Griffeth, Langhorne, PA
Dear Bonnie, Wanted to let you know how sorry to learn of Bill sudden passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You, Judy Morgan Pievach
Bonnie & Family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Bill, that you are all feeling right now. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
Bonnie and Family, I am so very sorry. Bill was very much loved and I am certain he will be sadly missed. Just keep Him in your hearts and He will, forever, be with you. All of my love and God’s Blessings. Cousin Polly
Dear Bonnie & Family, We are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. He was such a great friend and we enjoyed seeing you both during our brief sightings (shopping or at dinner). We are going to miss him but we will always have our fond memeories of the good old days (bowling at All American). Be blessed and know that you all are in our thoughts & our prayers.
So sorry to hear that you lost your husband. You have a lifetime of memories and beautiful children and grandchildren. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by all in your extensive family. I was married to Bob Null for 38 years and lost him in 2003. I remarried and am retired and living in Cancun Mexico with Tom and our 3 dogs.
I was so sorry to hear of Bill’s unexpected passing. I spoke with him just a year ago when my wife and I were visiting the area around Weirton. I will always remember the kindness Bill and his family showed me during our Junior year in Weirton High School when they took me into their home for the final two months of that school year when my mom remarried and she and her husband moved to Rochester, NY. Because of their kindness, I was able to finish the school year in Weirton. Frank and Mary Jung
Bonnie and Family We are sorry to hear about your loss . Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in this difficult time.
Bonnie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill, his laughter and love for his family said it all when we seen him at the reunions, he will be sadly missed, may God give you His Peace and comfort, strength through the next coming days, and always. Cousin Mickie
Very sorry for your loss. I personally didnt have the chance to know Bill. But from being in the family for such a long time, I have only heard great things about him. Duane and I are sending prayers to all.
It was very sad to hear about Bill. Bill & I talked on the phone a lot when he worked at Ball. I wish you and your family comfort at this time and I will keep you in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s death. He is my cousin and I have fond memories of him and time I spent with him as a teen-ager. Seeing him at the family reunions recently with his wife and family was so special to me. My deepest sympathy to Bonnie and his children.
Billick family , he is coaching the BIG baseball team in heaven . He was a great guy .
Bonnie and family, So sorry for your loss. Bill was a very good man and I enjoyed working with him. Jim and Nancy Gallias Chesapeake, VA
you have my condolences
Bonnie and family, so sorry for your loss. I wished I could make it, but I am under the weather and don’t want to give it to all of you. I am keeping the whole family in my prayers. If you need anything let us know. Love, Deloris Kahley-Johnson.
Billick Family, So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing, I have wonderful memories of working with Bill, he was a genuine person and so proud of his family! You are in my thoughts & prayers at this time.
Billick Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss.He was really a great guy who had a smile for everyone and a greater pride for his family-especially his Grandchildren. Thoughts and prayers go with you all.
Condolences and our prayers to your family during your time of sorrow…Bill was a wonderful role model for my sons who played Legion ball for him…thanks for sharing such a great gift and for allowing us to be a part of his life…Sincerely, THE WAJDA FAMILY
Tim and Family Thoughts and Prayers With You All. Jeff & Judi Wilson
So sorry to hear of your loss.
BONNIE – MY HEART AND LOVE IS THERE WITH YOU. YOU BOTH KNEW THAT I ALWAYS LOVED YOU BOTH. I WAS SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE YOU ALL AT THE FAMILY REUNION AND WILL KEEP THOSE MEMORIES IN MY HEART FOREVER. KEEP IN TOUCH AND OUR FAMILY LOVE TO ALL OF YOURS. LOVE YA AND GOD BLESS GAYLE TJ PAUL & SHAWN
Bonnie and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. You truly have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mark, Mary, Ethan and Brennan Secrist
Bill,Lisa and family My sincerest sympathy on the passing of your dad. I often think of you all with fondness. May you find comfort in your memories, and JOY remembering that you will see him again someday, walking streets of gold. Love and prayers Nancy Petrella
BONNIE AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I WILL REMEMBER BILL AND HIS WORK WITH THE KIDS AT THE BALL FIELD. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. SINCERELY JERRY HAMILL
Sorry to hear of your loss
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to the family of William Billick Sr. I myself have had some relatives and friends pass away within the last few months so i know what your going through. Things will get better–just remember that. Love, Karen Bonacci
Bonnie and family, I’ve known of Bill since I relocated to Weirton in 1975. I actually worked with him beginning in 1995. He always treated me like a friend and was ready to offer assistance when I needed help. I will really miss one of the nicest people I’ve met during my 46 years in the metal decorating business. A measure of a man is the family he leaves behind. Bill left a truly wonderful family. God bless him.
Bonnie I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I had known before today so I could have been at the services. Love Vicki Parks
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY