William "Bill" J. Means's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2025 in Mount Moriah, Missouri

William "Bill" J. Means

October 27, 1926 - April 17, 2025 (98 years old)

Mount Moriah, Missouri

William "Bill" J. Means's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2025 in Mount Moriah, Missouri
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William "Bill" J. Means

October 27, 1926 - April 17, 2025 (98 years old)

Mount Moriah, Missouri

William J. Means Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William J. Means of Mount Moriah, Missouri, who passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William J. Means to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Zach and Zetta Arnus Means; his wife Alice Sue Means; and his son Alan Ray Means. He is survived by: his son Eric Means; his daughter-in-law Jill Means (Alan); his grandchildren, Rachel Mincy (Braxton), Allison Johnston (Matthew), John Means (Caroline) and Jacob Means (Taylor); and his great grandchildren, Emmett, William, Madison, Eliza, McCoy, Vivian and Baby M..

Visitation was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Emmanuel Baptist Church (10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 2:15 PM at the Mount Moriah Cemetery South.

And because family meant everything to Bill, we are asking for those making contributions to consider the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of his beloved son, Alan, who passed in 2020. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, family and friends will be "striding" in honor of the PanCan PurpleStride KC 2025 - donate to Team Alan below.



Fri

Apr 25

Visitation

Emmanuel Baptist Church
10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212

Fri

Apr 25

Funeral service

Emmanuel Baptist Church
10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212

Fri

Apr 25

Graveside service

Mount Moriah Cemetery South

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