William "Billy" Tracy

William Clarence "Billy" Tracy, 64, of Casa Grande died on June 15, 2015, at home.

The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. July 7 in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, in Phoenix.

Mr. Tracy was born on Dec. 7, 1950, in Madison, Wisconsin, and was a son of Russell Tracy and Berniece Schulemburg. He served in the Vietnam War with the Marine Corps and later was a construction worker.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles and landscaping. He loved his dogs, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed shooting pool and was known as a shark. He also was a linguist who spoke four languages.

Survivors include his wife, Joni Diane; four sons, Lance J. Tracy of the Philippines, Christopher R. Tracy of Phoenix, Michael Pashandi and Dustin Tracy of Tucson; two daughters, Audrena Tracy of Pasco, Washington, and Joann Tracy of Tucson; two stepsons, Justin and Jacob Shirley of Casa Grande; a stepdaughter, Chastity Shirley of Phoenix; two brothers, Dennis Schulemburg and Robert Tracy of Wisconsin; two sisters, Suzanne Erikson and D.J. Parr of Wisconsin; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Tracy.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.