William Everett Bunch, Jr., 56, passed away the morning of June 5, 2023, in Joplin, Mo.

He was born on March 7, 1967, at St. Vincent Hospital in Monett, Mo.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Fleta Mae Seely; sister, Pamela Lawrence and brothers-in-law, Steven Kloss and Melvin Howerton.

Survivors include siblings, Paula Hancock (Floyd) of Bentonville, Ark., Gary Seely (Cathy) of Carl Junction, Mo., Frank Seely (Nina) of Austin, Texas, Peggy Howerton of Tontitown, Ark., Becky West (Devan) of Grafton, Ohio, Gregory Bunch (Suzette) of Ft. Worth, Texas and Tara Taylor of Willard, Mo.; his brothern- law, Ray Lawrence of Cassville, Mo.; his father, Everett Bunch (Mary) of Mt Vernon, Mo.; his sister, Melissa Cope (Nathan) of Marionville, Mo. and many nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

He lived life to the fullest and loved unconditionally. From exceeding his expectations in Special Olympics to having fun at family picnics and concerts with Willie Nelson, William joined in and was a special gift treasured by all.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver will conduct the services. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Cassville, Mo.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks or Special Olympics Joplin.