William John Healy, son of William Healy and Bernice Healy (née Wdovic), was born in Chicago in 1937. Husband of Linda Healy (née Kappich), father of Joe, Joanne, and David Healy, and brother of Nancy Hubers, William died in 2020 in the city of Knoxville. He was eighty-two years old.
At DePaul University, William earned a degree in philosophy. Afterward, his career took him from the U.S. Navy, where he loaded missiles onto fighters, to working in purchasing for major corporations like Caterpillar and Duo-Fast.
Outside of work, he was involved in the faith community of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Jefferson City. William frequently attended mass, Bible study, and prayer groups. He also enjoyed classic cars and his beloved dog, Tidbit.