William “Bill” Kearney Jr.
June 23, 1936 - September 22, 2020Service Information
Viewing September 30, 2020 at 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Mountain Shadows 2nd Ward, 7925 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT
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Funeral Service September 30, 2020 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Mountain Shadows 2nd Ward, 7925 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT
Service Directions: click HERE
William “Bill” Kearney Jr.
1936 ~ 2020
Bill was born on June 23, 1936 in Philadelphia to William and Helen Kearney. He died on September 22, 2020 at the age of 84.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and the New Jersey National Guard from 1958-1962. After his military service, dad started his career as a top-notch butcher. He was known as “Bill the Butcher” throughout Camden, New Jersey. Bill was a huge Eagles and Phillies fan.
Bill moved to Utah around 1995. At the age of 80, he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
He liked walking around his neighborhood and had many friends at the local bank and 7-11 store.
Bill is survived by his five sons Bill (Alison) of West Jordan, John (Brenda), Patrick (Stephanie), Joseph and Brian, all living in New Jersey; and former spouse MaryAnn of New Jersey.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents William and Helen; brothers Jackie and Robert; and sisters Edna and Eleanor.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a viewing two hours prior at the Mountain Shadows 2nd Ward, 7925 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT. Interment to follow services at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park in Bluffdale.
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I’ve been to your apartment everyday since. And I can’t come to terms that your gone. I miss you so much all ready. I pray you know I tried my best to take care of you
I love you and until we meet again
Bill,when we first got married we were so happy we brought 5 beautiful sons into this and now they are fine men with families of their own.What went wrong we both knew but we stayed in touch. I will keep you in my prayers and Masses. Rest in peace, safe journey, good luck.
Bill,May you rest in peace. I Wil remember you in my prayers and Masses.
I wish we would have had more time together and I wish my daughter could have known you. You were a good man and funny like your son. Love your daughter in law Stephanie and granddaughter. Amanda
Rest In Peace Bill.
Bill was a colorful character who was well known to his neighbors who called him “ Grandpa Bill.” He will be missed by all. I considered him a friend.
Almost a year since you left this world for a better place dad . And oh boy I think of you daily . Visit you often and have wishful hopes you’ll somehow show me a sign you around me.
Ya know dad I didn’t think I mess you this much
Love you Dad, May God welcome you with open arms. Until we meet again RIP.