William "Bill" Willbanks, 80, loving husband of Joyce, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He is survived by his three grown children; Rick Willbanks, Sherrie Johnson Jerry, and Mel Eustrom-Abbott Dan; eight grandchildren, Nick, Brittany, Nicole, Erika, Jake, Luke, Chance and Jackson; seven great grandchildren, Skyla, Tate, Gracie, Lainey, Isabelle, Cameron, Melania; one brother and four sisters; a sister-in-law, Betty Romer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a daughter-in-law, Lani. Bill retired from Mountain Bell after 27 ½ years of service and had since enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 12:00 pm at Club Tico, City Park.