William 'Bill' Beil, retired truck driver

William "Bill" Beil, 55, of Millsboro went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 9, 2014. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born Aug. 7, 1958, in Germany to the late Geraldine (Reckart) Beil and Willis Alonzo Beil who survives him. In addition to his mother, Bill is also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Beil.

Bill was a 25-year veteran of the trucking industry and a retired Teamster. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved working on his antique car and attending the annual Hot Rod week in Ocean City, where he was lovingly referred to as "the real Beil" by his friends.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy of Millsboro; and his children, Jennifer Beil of Bowie, Md., Robert (Ann) Beil of Owings Mills, Md., Iris Beil of Seaford, Michelle Beil-Clinton of Lutz, Fla., Michael (Michele) Beil of Gumboro and Matthew (Cayla) Beil of Millsboro. Bill had three wonderful grandchildren, Kennedie, Sydney and Alexis and was anxiously awaiting to welcome "Will" into this world in September. Bill adored his godchildren, Seth and Miranda Spangler and his loving sister-in-law, Susan Spangler and her husband Danny, who was his best friend. He is also survived by his sister Marcia Tiedemann (Ron) of Glen Allen, Va.; and his brother Bernard Noyes Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va., as well as his loyal canine companion Maxi.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 13, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call after noon. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network in memory of William Beil, PO Box 243, Stevenson, MD 21153.