William Bill Gill

William "Bill" Gill, 89, of Port Neches, Texas died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home. Bill was born February 16, 1922 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Peter Joseph Gill and Mollie Catchot Gill. He was a 65 year resident of this area and retired from Sun Oil Company as a Dock Foreman. He was a member of First United Methodist Church Port Neches, Port Neches Masonic Lodge #1163 and a 32nd Degree Mason. Bill was also a Shriner and was known as "Willie" the Shrine Clown. He served in the US Coast Guard. He is survived by his two daughters, Candy Koenig of Port Neches, Texas and Honey Gill of Gary, Texas; 3 sisters, Laura Meaut of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; Mollie Gregory of Temple, Texas; Shirley Helms of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; 2 grandchildren and 3 great granddaughters. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.