Bill was born in January 1921 in Kenilworth , He was the eldest child and had a sister Janice and a younger brother David. He completed school and volunteered for the RAF. He joined an operational squadron in early 1943 flying Hurricanes. Later he was then transferred to the central flying school.
In 1946 he joined the Prudential Assurance company. He met his wife Jenny whilst commuting into Coventry from Leamington and they bought the house they were to live in for the next 52 years in 1954. Their son Jeremy and daughter Anita followed. Will was a keen football player for Manuden after the war, he also loved Cricket and had played for Manuden for many years.
He and Jenny loved to travel and after their retirement were often off on another cruise to see the world. Tragically Jenny passed away in 2004,Will sold the family house moving into Elmhurst Nursing home. His sudden death came as a great shock.
Thank you in advance all for your thought and donations, Jeremy and Chris, Anita and Tony and families
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We raise money to research cures and treatments, so we can beat heartbreak forever.
The Club House, Coventry Road, Stoneleigh, Coventry, CV8 3DR
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Messages of condolence
So sorry
Mr Bill Smith
will be sadly missed
Fleming & Cuthbert
RIP
Mr Ryan Test
Sorry for your loss
Mr Benji Jones
Sorry to hear of Bill's death
Mr Benji Jones
Very deeply regretted
Mr Bram Pram
Rest in Peace courtesy of Richard Green funerals
Mr Mark robinson
So sorry for your loss
JAS
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Mrs Julie Sullivan
Demo from Andrew
Mr Andrew Demo
Second demo to Andrew
Tennis Club
A very sad loss, my condolences to the family
Mr Colin Bailey
Amy sends her heartfelt condolences
Ms Amy Hazel
sorry for your loss
Mr James Henry
This is a very sad day
Anonymous
Rest in Peace from Ryan
RBL
Dear Bill you will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew you. It was an honour and privilege being your friend, rest in peace. My sincere condolences to your whole family
Mr John Doe
Such a wonderful person, it was a pleasure to know him
Anonymous
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, he was a lovely man who will be sorely missed.
Mr Howard Rawlings
Rest in peace dear Bill
Retiring Collection
Bill rest in peace from all at the Legion
Royal British Legion
Bill you were a great neighbour for so many years, we will miss you greatly, rest in peace