He was born July 17, 1938, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents James and Margie (Eatinger) Beans. Bill was a truck driver for Leaseway Transportation hauling cars for GM in Lordstown and retiring in 1999.
Bill was quite the character. During graduation from Kent Roosevelt High School, his name was announced as, Bill “By the Grace of God” Beans. Bill loved playing and listening to music. He was an “old country”, “rockabilly rock” and “classic rock” music enthusiast. He played the guitar and sang, often playing at open mic nights in Kent or the Olde Dutch Mill in Lake Milton.
Bill was also an avid outdoorsman. He looked forward to camping in Zanesville, or anywhere he had the opportunity to hunt, fish, or trap. He had many hunting and fishing “tales” to tell.
Bill never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who had the honor of knowing him. His smile was contagious, his hugs were genuine and his laughter filled the room.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife Dianne (Skidmore) Beans, who he married February 1, 1968. He is also survived by his daughters: Terry Jean Beans-Ford and Vicki (Bill) Vance, his grandchildren: Josh Beans, Sarah Beans, Lexi Vance, and Ian Vance, as well as his great-grandchildren: Zarenitee, Dante, Sierra, and Zoey, and his step-brother Terry Paul Stadler.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his son Rick Beans, his son-in-law David Ford, his step-mother Bernie Beans, his brother George and his sister Geraldine “Sis”.
His wishes for cremation are being honored. Friends and family will be received Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM with a memorial service officiated by Pastor David Ballert at 12:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. After the service, there will be a time of fellowship and continuing to celebrate Bill’s life at the Clubhouse in Brady Lake.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
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