William Richard "Billy" Ponton

William Richard "Billy" Ponton departed to be with the Lord on July 22, 2017. He was 61 years old. Billy was born on April 11, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. Billy was avid sports fan. He loved all sports but his favorite sport was baseball. Billy loved watching the Detroit Tigers and spent many days and nights watching baseball and softball games at the local park where he became known as the "Baseball Man". Former husband of the late Christine Mary Warnez. Loving father of Michael (Ethel) Warnez Ponton, Kari (Jeremy) Siemion, and Sean Warnez Ponton. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Gavin, Kyleigh, Colton, and Harvey. Brother of Jack (Kas) Ponton, Patricia (the late John) Seigel, and Norah "Kelly" (Jeff) DeSalvo. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 12 Noon at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road at Masonic, Warren. Family will greet guests starting at 10:00 am. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan immediately following the memorial service.