William James “Bill” Howay from Fostoria, Michigan, died February 9, 2015, following an undetermined illness at Owensboro Hospital in Kentucky. He was born October 19, 1938, to James and Flossie Howay of Fostoria, Michigan. Bill retired from Caro Regional Center, Caro, Michigan, where he worked for many years as a custodian. He served his country as a member of the National Guard. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters; Joyce, Mabel Lorraine Schell, Eva Leone Maiers, Beverly Lou Trojanowski, and Sharron Louise Howay. Bill was loved by his family. Uncle Bill is survived by six nieces: Flossie Jankowske, Janet (Duane) Oliver, Susan (Steve) Kreger, Gwen (Mike) Delano, Kathy (Pat) McLaughlin, and Paula (Randy) Walker; and three nephews: James (Linda) Schell, Ralph (Kris) Maiers, Tony (Laura) Trojanowski; as well as eight great nieces and nine great nephews. Bill was buried on February 11, 2015, in Fordsville, Kentucky.