Billy D. Waits

WAITS, Billy D.- Age 68, of Linden, died Monday, November 6, 2006 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, November 10, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.  Brother Watson Allen officiating.  Burial in Parkview Memorial, Livonia.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-9 PM Wednesday and 1-4 and 6-9 PM Thursday.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.  Bill was born March 6, 1938 in Paragould, AR, the son Modell (Waits) Leedy.  He married Linda J. Grobbin March 14, 1959 in Dearborn Heights.  He owned and operated 2 B & L Shell service stations in Livonia and the  B & L Speed-E-Mart's in Whitmore Lake and Columbiaville.  He was a member of the Taylor Moose Lodge.  Surviving are: wife, Linda; 3 daughters, Donna Waits and Eric Wien of Garden City, Sheri Waits of Brighton, Debbie and husband Rick Broadrick of Livonia; 3 granddaughters, Teri, Megan and Melanie; great grandson, Nathan; step-father Bob and wife Marty Leedy of Florida; 2 brothers, Clenie and wife Roseann Waits of South Carolina and John and wife Gayle King of Livonia; sister, Michelle and husband Ed Sciberras of Houghton Lake; many nieces and nephews; special cousins, Conley and Neva Ray of New Boston and Ben and Peggy Moore of Maybee and many other cousins.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Modell Leedy.  Friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com