William "Billy" Eugene Bezdek, born May 10, 1936 departed from this Earth to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the age of 77 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Billy was a native of West, Texas, raised in Corpus Christi, and moved to Baton Rouge during his early teenage years, and was a former football player at Redemptorist High School. Survivors include: his beloved wife and best friend, "his Diskie", Corrinne Womack Bezdek; sons: William "Bil" Eugene Bezdek, Jr., Gregory Gerard Bezdek and wife Debra, John Cyril Bezdek and wife Dori; daughter, Kathleen Terese Bezdek Cook; step-son, Bradley Craig Dickey and wife Sheila; step-daughter, Constance Babette Dickey Vlahos and husband Thomas; ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers: James Bezdek and wife Barbara, Marvin Bezdek and wife Toni, Dennis Bezdek and wife Linda; and a sister, Janet Walker; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents William and Adele Bezdek, and son, Jeffrey Charles Bezdek. Billy was a former retired General Manager of Construction Aggregate Supply division of Luhr Bros, Inc. of Columbia, Il. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard. He was a longtime member of Saint Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 2807. He was a former member of the Propeller Club, and past President of Louisiana Limestone Association. He was an avid fisherman, LSU fan, and enjoyed making Rosaries, and giving them to anyone that came into his life. He was a most loving, and forgiving person, and had a love for dancing to his native Czech polkas and waltzes. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Rabenhorst East 6pm until 8pm, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at Saint Alphonsus Church on Saturday, October 26, 2013 celebrated by longtime friend Rev. Jeff Bayhi and co-celebrant Rev. Mike Moroney at 9am followed by burial at Resthaven Gardens. Pallbearers included: Bil Bezdek, Greg Bezdek, John Bezdek, Bradley Dickey, Jeffrey Cook, and Christopher Vlahos. Honorary Pallbearers: Longtime friends Willie Frazier, and former Redemptorist High School friends known as "The Group". Billy was a very outgoing person, who had many friends, and never met a stranger. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Charlie's House, members of South Louisiana Hospice, especially nurse Barry, PCA's and staff at Amber Terrace Memory Lane, and ICU nurses Peggy and Carla at Baton Rouge General Hospital on Bluebonnet. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of The Capital Area. Please sign our online registry athttp://www.rabenhorst.com" target="_blank">www.rabenhorst.com.
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