Francis William "Bill" Cassidy

Mr. Francis William “Bill” Cassidy passed over to New Jerusalem on Tuesday, November 12th at his residence in Decatur, Alabama. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be this Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 AM in Moulton City Cemetery. Dr. Devin Hudson, pastor of City Church Decatur, will officiate, along with special words and music from singer songwriter producer, Bill Terry of Corinth, MS (formally of Moulton AL). Bill’s daughter, Colleen Stukenberg, and his wife, Samanthia, will share precious memories. Pallbearers will be Ryan Stukenberg, Nathan Stukenberg, Shane Lovett, Mikey Brannon, Lane Lovett, and Shane Terry. Bill was known as the historic district’s "Walker". Samanthia said he loved putting on his hat and walking. Last year he walked 1,132 miles in this beautiful neighborhood, 4 miles a day. Samanthia said he would walk, come back, and write down the miles each day on his calendar. Bill was born July 7, 1934 in Detroit MI, first born to his parents, William Cassidy and Vera Rodgers Cassidy. He was the first Cassidy in his family to be born in America; his parents were Canadian. At age six, after his mother died, he and siblings, Janette and Jerry Cassidy moved to Los Angeles, CA to live with their grandmother, Mae Dudley Cassidy Delamora. His memories of those years with grandparents and aunts and uncles while growing up were some of his finest. Bill served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, and also served in the Honor Guard. Bill proudly let it be known there were 4 generations of Printers in his family. Bill was in a management position while printing National Geographic Magazines. He was known in the Printing Industry as an expert in Gravure Printing. Bill was preceded in death by his son, James William "Jim" Cassidy; his father, William Cassidy; his mother, Vera Cassidy; his brothers, Gerald Patrick “Jerry” Cassidy; Thomas Cassidy and James McArthur. Bill is survived by his wife, gospel singer songwriter author, an Alabama native, Samanthia Owen Cassidy, nickname, "Cheta". Bill and Samanthia were happily married, and this year would have been 49 years. Everyone that knows them admires and respects their sweet love for each other. BIll is also survived by his daughter, Colleen Stukenberg (Mike) of Forreston, IL; grandson, Ryan Stukenberg (Lauren) and great-grandson, Kade Stukenberg of Bresse, IL; grandson, Nathan Stukenberg (Kristyn) of Round Lake, IL; sister, Janette Callahan of Jacksonville, FL; Judi Dekoning of Weslaco, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill Cassidy was an avid reader. He loved his children, grandchildren, family; and he adored Samanthia. He was never prejudice; he loved history, travelling, boating, and painting art. He so enjoyed Samanthia's and his travels and mission work in Africa. He loved music and the Word of God was his guide. He was an honorable man with impeccable manners. Bill's intellect was far above average. His respect for all others was a rare kindness. He was on this earth 90 years 4 months and 12 days. Samanthia says, “Our love was more than a love; and of all women, I am blessed to have had him as my husband, to love his children, and to have been his wife.”

Francis William "Bill" Cassidy

July 7, 1934 - November 12, 2024