William McIntyre Stanford was born on December 8, 1943, in Houston TX. He is a beloved son of Mary Treadway Shatto and William McIntyre Stanford. Bill was sent to his eternal resting place on September 6, 2026, from Heart Failure. He was Married on February 26, 1971, to Mary Ann Hope and became a father to Johnny Kevin Stanford and Misty Michelle Stanford. He loved riding his Harley. His “Living Legend” Rivet installed on the wall of the Harley Davidson museum in Milwaukee in 2015 says it best “Harley rider riding since 1969”. Bill enjoyed fishing and he was an avid Texans and astros fan, he loved watching old westerns especially if it was John Wayne movies.

His journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion and trust. His word and his handshake meant the world to him if he said it, you could trust he would get it done. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends and many more whose lives were touched by him.

He proudly served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War he was also a proud business owner for most of his adult life.

Bill is preceded in death by his father William McIntyre Stanford and his mother Mary Treadway Shatto and his loving brother John Paul Stanford

He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his son, Johnny Stanford and wife Christy, his daughter, Misty Stanford and fiancé Kenneth, his nephew and niece, Bill Stanford and Kathryn Jedlicka, his Grand Kids, Justin Stanford and his wife Amber, Colby Stanford and his wife Samantha, and Caitlin Stanford, and his Great Grandkids, Patrick Stanford, Phoenix Stanford, Jameson Stanford, and Jacobi Stanford.

Until we meet again, watch over us and help guide us. We miss you. Rest easy, we’ve got it from here!

WE LOVE YOU! FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS….