William Christopher "Billy" Pease, 40, of Muncie, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN. He was born on February 20, 1969 in Kalamazoo, MI to Thomas Roy Pease and the late Carol Ann (Baty) Pease.
Billy graduated in 1987 from Tokay High School in Lodi, CA. He was employed for Rock-Tenn for numerous years as a paper maker.
Billy loved his children enormously. He was a very kind-hearted and generous man, father, and son. He was also an avid golfer; an extremely avid fan of the University of Michigan as well as the Detroit Tigers; and he loved to dance.
Surviving relatives include his three loving children, Carol Ann, Makenzie, and Skylar Ping, all of Columbus, IN; his father, Thomas R. Pease, Muncie, IN; brother, Thomas Lee Pease, Muncie, IN; three nieces, Caroline, Caty, and Carly Pease; nephew, Christopher Pease; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann Pease.
Friends and family may gather for a Celebration of Life at Thomas R. Pease''s residence, 8704 N. Rockcreek Court, Muncie, IN, on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. Friends and family may also gather for an additional Celebration of Life at Betzler & Thompson Funeral Homes, 60900 M-40 Paw Paw, MI, Monday, August 3, 2009 from 1-3 p.m.
Inurnment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lawton, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Community Federal Credit Union, 550 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI 49004 in memory of Billy.
GO BLUE !
If you would like to sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com.