William Laney

William Franklin "Bill" Laney, 70, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Daviess County on July 8, 1949 to the late John Oliver and Mary Bernice Woodward Laney, Sr. Bill was employed as a mechanic at West Side Auto Parts for 12 years, and delivered medical equipment for Owensboro Medical Health System. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed listening to country music, building many different things, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Thompson, and his brother, Johnny Laney. Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Debbie Bumm Laney, his children, Angela (Morgan Blackwell) Laney, Debbye McBroome, and Danny Laney; his 4 grandchildren, Blaine Laney, Wynter Blackwell, Viper Kincaid, and Ivory Shaw; his brothers, Bruce Alan (Peggy) Laney, and Andy (Cathy) Laney, all of Owensboro. Memorial service will be 5:00 pm Friday, October 18, 2019 at New Life Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22478; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123. Envelopes will be available at the church. Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Laney. Share your messages of condolence with the family of William Franklin "Bill" Laney at www.haleymcginnis.com