William “Bill” Henize, 57, of Lumberton died Sunday, January 23, 2011, at his residence.

He is survived by his sons, Brandon Henize and his wife Mary of Winnie and Phillip Huff of Beaumont; daughter, Melissa Taylor of Kileen; grandchildren, Chase Odom and Emily Henize; mother, Barbara Poole of Hillsboro, Ohio; brother, Ike Henize of Ohio; sister, Julie Henize of Ohio; and dear friend, Julie Salter.

Bill is preceded in death by his father, Edward Lee Henize and a brother.

A graveside service will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, January 28, 2011, at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.