Nov. 27, 1963 — Feb. 1, 2015

William “Billy” True, 51, of Cassopolis, passed away suddenly at his home, of natural causes, on Sunday morning, Feb. 1, 2015.

Billy was born on Nov. 27, 1963, in Niles to William E. and Patricia (Murphy) True.

He was raised in Pokagon Township and graduated from Niles High School. Over the years he worked for Monarch Laundry, Keystone R.V.’s, SJC Industries and currently employed at Dexstar Wheel in Elkhart. On September 2, 2006 Billy married Kellie Phillips at a ceremony at Fernwood Botanical Gardens in Niles.

Billy enjoyed watching any kind of motor sports, including stock car racing, monster trucks, motocross, speedboats; actually anything that had a motor and could go fast! Billy was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and yes folks, his favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. Billy had miracle hands when it came to fixing anything. Billy could build or re-build practically anything with a motor and he was a wonderful handy man to have around the house. He also enjoyed watching college football and spending time outdoors, and occasionally hunting, when his wife let him. His most valuable time was that spent with his wife and son who loved him beyond words.

He was preceded in death by his father William E. True and a sister Tracy Bowker.

Billy is survived by his wife Kellie Phillips-True of Cassopolis, a son William “Will” True of Cassopolis, his mother Patricia Duty of Niles, step-daughters; Abbie (Tim) Tilley of Niles, Antoinette Anson of Niles and Crystal Anson of Cassopolis, step-grandchildren Alayah, Cierra, Robert and Savannah and three sisters; Sherri Wogatzke of Niles, Melanie (Les) Sanford of Elkhart and Robin True of Niles, a step-mother Carol True of Niles, stepbrothers; Eddie (Dawn) Mahar, Steve (Sharee) Mahar, Andy (Crissy) Mahar and Mike (Jennifer) Mahar all of Niles. Billy will also be missed by a multitude of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

A time of visitation will be held for Billy at Brown Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Friday at noon with a committal at Sumnerville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Billy’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family or upload a photo of Billy may do so on our website at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.