William Montgomery

William “Bill” A. Montgomery, age 82, of Portland passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born in Portland on Jan. 12, 1942, the son of Ivan and Maude (Sherry) Montgomery. He was married on Aug. 27, 1966, to Sally Shewell who survives. 

Bill had worked for Joyce Dayton and the parks department for the City of Portland. He was a 1960 Poling High School graduate and enjoyed cars and fishing.

Surviving is his wife Sally; one son, Brian A. Montgomery (wife: Deborah) of Portland; one daughter, Kim Hinshaw (Kevin Sills) of Pennville; six grandchildren, Quentin Hinshaw, Jasmine Link (husband: Tony), Andrea Fortman (husband: Jeff), Danielle Engelbrecht (husband: Josh), Tabbi Wasson and Jeremy Wasson (wife: Krissy); and 18 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. 

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.