Billy J. Proctor
November 29, 1944 ~ September 18, 2019
Billy J. Proctor
74, of Mooresville, passed away on September 18, 2019 at home. Billy was born on November 29, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William T. Proctor and Pearl M. (Miles) Proctor.
Billy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. After service, he went to work for the United States Postal Service first as a carrier and later retiring as a manager. A talented artist, carpenter and woodworker, Billy was known for his handcrafted guitars and artwork. He was also a lifetime member of the Thunder Creek Long Rifles and the National Congress of Old West Shootists. He was also a language expert in Native American languages and taught several classes. He was also a member of Mt. Gilead Church, Mooresville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Florence (Messer) Farmer, Helen (Messer) Browder, Rachel (Messer) Scisciani and a brother Charles R. Messer.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Patricia A. (Zahnd) Proctor; children Margaret C. Proctor, William C. Proctor of Mooresville; sisters Patricia M. Proctor of Polk City, FL, Dorothy Sprague of Columbus, IN as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Billy’s life will be held Sunday Sept. 22nd from 2-6pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Funeral services will be held Monday Sept. 23rd at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.
Memorial contributions may be directed in Billy’s memory to Mt. Gilead Church.
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My fondest memory was the morning I had breakfast with Bill and Patty on a bearskin in their teepee at feast of the hunters moon. Loved being with them at powwows. He was a special person and will be missed ߘߘª
I will miss my brother he will never be replaced he was the best brother ever. When I needed to talk he was there in the last couple of years we talked alot I just can’t even imagine what life will be like. RIP Bill I love you your sister Trish
My uncle Billy, one of my fondest memories is when he and Patty lived at Fox Run apartments when Margaret was small. I went to stay the night and he decided to teach me how to catch crawdads. So we went to the creek that ran behind the complex and armed with a flashlight and bucket off we went. It was not only fun but educational because he knew EVERYTHING about them. He was my hero then and will forever be. Love you uncle Billy, your niece Dawn.
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. You are all in ours hearts and in our prayers during this difficut time. Rachel’s daughter and son in law – Pam (Scisciani) and Mark Venneri
Rest In Peace Uncle Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time.
Bill, you will be missed. I was proud to say you were my friend. Rest now my friend. We’ll see each other again.
A fun helper with the Scout Troop and a good friend – we will all miss you, Bill. Our prayers are with your family. From Micki, David and Christine
I never got to be close to my Uncle Bill and it was hard calling him Bill bcuz I always knew him as Billy…I was so proud of his art. When I was a teen I hung out with Trish (Patricia)…I’d run into him at their house but he would come in and be right out. My Uncle was a true patriot! My hope is for his wife and children to be ok thru this…Billy, you’ll know what the Lord looks like now.
I’ll miss Bill, we had much in common. He was a good guy to work with.
I will miss you Bill. You were my friend and a Great man. Till Valhalla Brother!
The one thing he taught me that I’ll never forget. Niin Vietnam War Gete-Zhimaaganish. Welcome home brother
Rest In Peace Uncle Bill. So sorry to hear of this loss. I know your family’s hearts are broken. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Scisciani (Rachel and Ollie’s daughter)
Mr Bill Proctor, u will be missed so much more than you’d know ! Growing up , you taught us all to be Strong Courageous & Love of family & Country
I’m still in shock, I know you are with your sisters and brother now, I will miss you.Love to you and Patty, kids,
I knew Bill at the US Army Pictorial Center in Astoria, Queens, NYC during 1966-68, before we both went to Vietnam. Bill was also friends with child actor, Johnny Crawford, “The Kid” on TV Western Series, “The Rifleman.” Thank you for your service, Bill. Prayers for your family and may you Rest In Peace. Phil Lester Rockville, Maryland
White Feather in memory of Billy J. Proctor
May the wind be at your back…
Those Pow Wows we had at Eagle Creek in 1983 and 1984 will always be how I will want to remember us at our best. With our children being a part of one big family. I thank the great spirit for your friendship and may you Rest In Peace.
Guard the gates well, we’ll all see you soon, SEMPER Fi my Brother
Bill was a friend and one whom I never tired of listening to. Shared several memorable moments with him in the woods. A truly great individual. Dale Payne
BILL was lead guitarist in the first band we played together in, we were good friends, Bill was multi talented, he did well at whatever he put his hands to do.
Prayers for your family
I remember my uncle Bill and aunt Patty took me and Margaret to Kings Island. I think I was about 8 and Margaret was about 5. Maybe we were a couple years older. I’m not sure. I remember getting car sick in his truck. I was thinking to my uncle Bill is going to be upset. But he never got upset. He just enjoyed his time with his family. His family was is everything. No matter what. And we had fun. R.I.P. uncle Bill. I love you.
Bill was one of my most admired and respected friends. I enjoyed our time in the woods and at re-enactments. Everything he did, he did well, and he shared a wealth of information. The 18th century will not be the same without him.
Sorry for your loss. Bill was a good person and we will always remember him. Dennis & Kathleen Craig
just found out about Bill’s passing, grew up with Bill and wished i had spent more time later in our years, he will be missed