In 1943, Bill entered the United States Navy where he served until 1946. During his years in the service he earned many ribbons including the American Area Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal, Point System, and Victory Medal.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Bass, Chester, SC; grandchildren, Ann Stephenson, Clover, SC, and Joey Bass, Greenville, SC; sister-in-law, Lucille Haynes, Kansas City, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife Neva, his parents, one brother, David J. Peak, three nephews and one niece.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018 at National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS. Arrangements are being handled by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
