William "Bill" P. Likens

Mr. William “Bill” P. Likens, 84, of Rocky Face passed away on Thursday, March 7 , 2019 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Labern and Dora Hudson Likens and was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Likens; sisters, Wilma Likens Porter, Margaret Ashby and Mary Evelyn Likens; brothers, Labern “Pee Wee” Likens and Walter R. Likens; nephew, Lendol Wayne Ferguson.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He enjoyed music and spending time with friends and family. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his daughter, Anita Denise Likens Long of Rocky Face; granddaughter, Heather Long Defore of Dalton; great-grandchildren, Brylee Brown and Aubree Defore; sister-in-law, Linda Likens; nieces and nephews, Bobby Likens, Lanny Likens, Mike Likens, Ron Ashby, Marlys Johnston, Linda Cerico, Candy Likens Conway and Cindy Likens Warga.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Sunday in the chapel of Love Funeral Home. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.