William Money

William Lee “Bill” Money, age 81, of Geneva passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. 

He was born in Portland on Dec. 3, 1942, the son of William and L. Maxine (Sanders) Money and was raised by Ralph Whitesell. He was married to Margaret Edgar who survives. 

Bill was retired from Century Link and also had been a reserve for Jay County Sheriff’s Office. He was a 1960 Portland High School graduate. Bill was one of the founding players on the Portland Rockets and he loved anything outdoors and every animal.

Surviving is his wife Margaret; one son, Brad Money of Portland; two daughters, Tracy Money of Portland and Jama Hutzler of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; stepson Craig Edgar (wife: Branda); two stepdaughters Denise Henry (husband: Mike) and Shelly Gerber (husband: Bryan); eight step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Penny Sanders.

Memorial services will be held Monday, May 13, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. 

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society or Fellowship Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.