William “Bill” H. Stearns, 75, of Trussville, was born December 23, 1946, and passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 7500 Roper Road, Trussville, Alabama 35173, with Reverend Roy Hornsby officiating.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Myrtle Stearns; daughter, Amy Stearns; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Martin.
Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Linda Hood Stearns; son, Scott (Elise) Stearns; son-in-law, Robert (Trish) Alexander; grandchildren, Lauren, Scarlet, and Caroline Stearns, Corey (Krysten), Sarah, and Hannah Alexander; great-grandchild, Mason Alexander; sisters-in-law, Joan Martin, Sharon (Jeff) Miller; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of other family members and friends; and his beloved dog, Daisy.
Bill graduated from Woodlawn High School then studied at Livingston State Community College and Regional Police Academy at Floyd Junior College. He was an Army veteran who retired from both Seaboard CSX Railroad and the Cedartown Police Department of Cedartown, GA. Bill also worked with Home Depot for about 10 years and in various places as a security guard throughout the last several years. He was a Shriner with the Center Point Masonic Lodge #872. Bill was an active member and Deacon at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, and above all, he took pride in serving the Lord.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or Sulphur Springs Baptist Church of Trussville.