William Towns

Dec 11, 1931 -

Jul 10, 2023

William "Bill" Towns of Wasilla, Alaska, "jumped the fence; that wild horse is off to greener pastures in the sky" with family at his side.

He was born in Glade Park, Colo., to Jeremiah "Jerry" Towns and Margaret Hatfield Towns on Dec. 11, 1931. Bill joined the U.S. Army in 1949, and was discharged in 1951. Bill met the love of his life, Helen Williams, and they were married on May 2, 1953, in Carson City, Nev. They soon started their family with the arrival of son Dwayne and, seven years later, the arrival of another son Calvin. Bill and Helen lived in California from 1959-1972, then traveled to Alaska in 1972, with their youngest son Calvin, and remained until 1992. He owned his own business Bell Auto Body, and was employed by Los Angeles County, Anchorage Chrysler, Alaska Sales & Service and Consolidated Body Works as an autobody repairman. After retirement their travels took them to Oroville, Calif. They also visited Russia, Germany, Ireland, England, Canada, and Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen, in 2011; sisters, Joyce, Josephine, Gladys and Vera; and brothers, Clifford and Richard.

He is survived by sister, Betty Frazer; son, Calvin (Kathleen) and their children, Kamela, Kyrie (Andrew) Kristian; son, Dwayne and his children, Cayne (Destiny) and Kayce; great-grandchildren, Kaydence, Alyxzander, Isaia, C. Asher, Sebastian, Caylee and Bohdi; along with several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Alaska and California at a later date.