Billy "Bill" W. Clinton, 67, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family after a long, tough fought battle with lymphoma.
He was born September 25, 1953 in St. Joseph, son of Marvela and Donald Clinton. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1972. He married Debi Francis on December 11, 1999 in St. Joseph. Bill started down his path of an entrepreneur at the age of 14. His hard work ethic lead him to starting his own company, Bill Clinton Drywall. Bill took pride in his work and his success showed. He loved muscle cars, the Kansas City Chiefs and most of all, his family.
Survivors include, his wife, Debi Clinton of the home, his parents, Donald and Marvela Clinton, of St. Joseph, children, Beau (Taylor) Clinton of St. Joseph, Josh (Aggie) Newton of St. Joseph, Nick (Erica) Newton of Smithville, MO, and, Kaylee Clinton of St. Joseph, brother, Larry (Cathy) Clinton and Jay (Cathy) Clinton, both of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Dylan, Emma, Caleb, Ayden, and Gabe Newton, Adrianna Clinton and great-grandson, Greyson Newton.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, June 21, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Jim Longe officiating, The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Bill will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested to the Jill's Hope Foundation. www.jillshope.org.
