William “Bill” Gibbons, age 61

Lost to gun violence on June 26, 2020 in Springfield, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Billy
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  • Personality:
    1 He was so funny, loved to make people laugh
  • Occupation:
    1 welder
  • Workplace:
    1 Bunn O Matic
  • Schools attended:
    1 Southeast
  • Comments:
    1 a fantasist person!♡
    1 I meant to say that billy was a fantastic person...loved everyone!♡
    1 Miss and Love u so much Billy, my heart is shattered. love u Terri
    1 a awesome, loving person
    2 He was my Big brother 😢 I think of him constantly, miss his texts and his hugs , Love you Billy

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