William (Bill) Leverton

William (Bill) Edmund Leverton passed away on June 20, 2023 at the age of 77 after a long battle with lung problems. Bill was born August 26, 1945 to parents John and June Leverton. He was raised in Allen Park, Michigan, grew up in the Allen Park Presbyterian Church and graduated from Allen Park High School in 1963. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the Marines where he served during Vietnam. In 1967 he married Sheila (Long) and they had two boys, John (Beth) of Northville, and Jeff (Krista) of Dansville. He was proud of all of his grandkids and liked to take them to Disney and for boat rides: Brady, Sybella, Cooper and Delaney. He is also survived by a brother, Robert (Theresa) and their extended family. Bill completed a degree from Lawrence Tech University and was employed by Ford Motor Company for 33 years. He also used his time and talents to be the “tax man” for many a friend and neighbor, and was always technology inclined, helping others set up computers and coming to the rescue to fix things. He enjoyed many hobbies - softball, fishing, camping, golf, reading sci-fiction books, woodworking, going on cruises, fun with the Disney Fanatics, and events with the Masons. He picked up music in retirement and played guitar and the ukulele. He always loved sports- spent many days playing and coaching his boys, and enjoyed watching Tiger’s baseball. Some of his hidden talents were tending to orchids and making chocolate chip cookies. As a proud veteran who loved his country, Bill was honored to participate in the Honor Flight to Washington, DC. Most of his adult years were spent between his home in Allen Park, cottage on Dragon Lake, and in Florida- first Largo, and then in The Villages since 2014. In each location, Bill had a great community of family and friends he enjoyed. His family is especially thankful for the help and support they provided both Bill and Sheila through the years. There will be a Celebration of Life for both Bill and Sheila (who passed 12 weeks apart) at Allen Park Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 23rd date at 6 pm, a service followed by refreshments in the church parlor. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Allen Park Presbyterian Church, Camp Wakanda Fund in Bill and Sheila’s name.