He was born October 10th, 1944, in Rocky Mount, VA, to Ella and Howard Heckman.
Bill was a Master Electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He enjoyed fishing, boating, working with his hands, and was a talented musician.
He was a wonderful family man and is survived by his loving wife Dot, his children Sherri (Ron), Sonny (Kati), and Amber (James), eleven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.