William "Billy" J. Williams

He was born on August 29, 1970 in Clearfield, PA.

A 1989 graduate of West Branch High School, Billy was an avid lover of hunting, fishing, and of sports, lettering in wrestling, football and baseball, and his talents so outstanding they won him a baseball scholarship to OKCU. In 1990 he played for NJCAA World Series, Allegheny. In 1994, was drafted as a minor league baseball pitcher, beginning his career in Erie, PA, and then relocating with team to Johnstown, PA, & finally Springfield, IL.

Through all obstacles, he and his baseball brothers went on to win 3 consecutive championships. Billy was full of life and had the gift of making others laugh and helping them see life in a different light, a free spirit would help a stranger with his last dime.

Billy leaves behind cherished daughter, Madison, and sons Cameron and Gavin; mother, JoAnn Cirillo Bailor; father & stepmother, George "Peach" and Sandra Williams; sisters Georgette married to Michael Eirich and Jolene Hummel; brothers, Scott and Shane Williams; former spouse Emma Lienhardt, mother of Madison; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, many cousins, extended family and many friends that were like his family.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Don and Mary Jane "Checkbook" Williams, Chester and Beatrice Bailor, and James and Margaret Turner.

Family and friends are invited in celebrating Billy's life at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home located at 312 E. Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830, on Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 2-5pm. Billy’s Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5pm at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Hollister officiating.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in the name of Madison Williams to the funeral home.

Online tributes can be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com

Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. are in charge of arrangements, Clearfield.