Bryan, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love ya, Liz
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

he was the scary dad that i never had, and, of course, to his nephew this seemed absurd even though it was the epitome of good sense to me. uncle bill almost always put me on edge, as i'm a nervous type. he had a way of bringing my faculties right to the brink of unease...and then had a knack to make it all seem even worse. he was also the guy who taught me that if you hold your finger up against another person's and then use the fingers of your other hand to run across the two that it feels like 'dead skin'. this is a parlor trick that remains in my arsenal to this day; and, in it's simplicity, is the type of thing that i long ago learned my best friend knew, felt and realized existed within his uncle. he was a man of family, regardless of how it was formed, and a lover of the gifts that life had given him. he was steadfast. he was staunch. he was william and bill and uncle and son and father and husband and caretaker and friend and any other number of things that i could recite in attempt to encompass his being. his life. he dedicated himself, whole-heartedly to taking care of two of the most important people i've ever known in my 29 years on earth. his grace and resolve, like his anger and strength, will be missed and alluded to for the rest of my life. thanks for the part you played in making me, me. i love you billy-goat.
Monday, April 5, 2010

Bill was a wonderful friend for many years and I will never forget his wit and "dry humor"...he was a one of a kind and it was such a blessing to have his friendship in my life. Bill was a funny, opinionated, straight shooting wonderful man who was never at a loss for words. With Bill, you ALWAYS knew where you stood. If you didn't...just ask him and he would quickly tell you! He was also probably one of the most intelligent men I ever knew... and I learned so much from him. What some people may not have known about Bill was that he had a "heart of gold"... and would do anything to help another human being. I love you Bill...and will never forget you my friend. Finally you are with your beautiful bride again.
Monday, April 5, 2010

Billy, your passing is felt even by an old, old friend. My deepest sympathy to those who remained closest to you.

With fondest memories,
Sylvia Verde Walker
Monday, April 5, 2010

I had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Norfleet when he came to live here at Collier Park. We had many talks while he was here and the one thing that he always talked about was his wife, Cynthia. He loved her and missed her very much. It is comforting to know how happy he is to be with her again.
Monday, April 5, 2010