William David “Bill” Conley, 90, of Sugar Grove passed away on March 21, 2025, at Chesapeake Regional Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia.

He was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late George W. Conley, Sr. and Hazel (Elkins) Conley.

Mr. Conley was a graduate of Oceana High School and was a United Methodist by faith.

He was dedicated to his country and he had served in the United States Army, U.S. Air Force, and retired from the U.S. Navy. He was a Vietnam veteran.

He had worked as a water engineer for 19 years for the City of Chesapeake, Virginia.

He was a kind-hearted, soft-spoken man, that enjoyed laughter with his friends. He loved fly fishing, hunting, watching Yellowstone, and bird watching. He was a member of the VFW.

He married Mary Jo (Burditus) Conley, the mother of his children and his wife of 31 years, who preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 1988. He was also married to Betty Frances (Hanna) Conley, his wife of 20 years, who preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 2016.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Kim Conley-Phillips (Bruce) of Chesapeake, Virginia; a son, William Conley, Jr. (Sheila) of Chesapeake, Virginia; six grandchildren, Heather Wood (Stephen), Chaz Fowler (Teddy), Skyler Ragsdale (Dani), Brooke Johnson (Austin), Morgan Gardner (Christopher), and Dalton Conley; six great-grandchildren, Kellon Johnson, Abigail Wood, Carter and Caden Garden, Rainey, and Kyle Fowler; and his companion/fur baby, “Tily.”

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Fowler; siblings, Sally, Conrad, and George; and a companion/fur baby, “Buttercup.”

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel in Franklin with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. Interment was at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandywine with military honors by the U.S. Navy.

Memorials may be made to Our 5 Boys Post #9666 VFW, c/o George Armstrong.

Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.