William F. Bill' Heath Jr. Mass of Christian Burial for William F. Bill' Heath Jr., 68, of Woodlawn will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Denzil Vithanage officiating. The graveside service will follow and will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors provided by the color guard from Fort Hood. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Downs Funeral Home. William (Bill) F. Heath Jr. was born August 14, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William F. Heath Sr. and Dolores Heath. He passed away on January 23, 2013 in Marshall, Texas. Mr. Heath was a veteran of 21 years in the U.S. Army. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant E-8. His awards and decorations included Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation with three Oak Leak Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Metal, Viet Nam Service Ribbon, and Viet Nam Campaign Ribbon. He served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. He also served in Germany, Korea, Okinawa, and numerous stateside duties, to include Drill Sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Mr. Heath is survived by his loving wife Adele of 45 years of precious marriage; sons, Thomas William Heath, Shawn Michael Heath; grandson, Justin Lee Heath; and granddaughters, Grace Nichole Heath and Michaelanne Cyane Heath. Mr. Heath was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Heath Sr. and Dolores Heath; father-in-law, George M. Nasso Sr; mother-in-law, Pat Nasso; sister, Laverne Hogan; brother, Michael Heath; sister-in-law, Bonnie Heath, and brother-in-law, Joseph Nasso. Pallbearers will be Thomas Heath, Shawn Heath, Todd Heath, David Heath, John Heath and Dennis Heath. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Heath, David Heath Sr., Dennis Heath, Stephen Heath, Dave Dillehay Sr., Ned Hogan and James Nasso. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to HeartsWay Hospice, 505 E. Travis, Suite 103, Marshall, Texas 75672 or St. Josephs Church Bereavement Organization, 410 North Alamo, Marshall, Texas 75672. Special thanks to Dr. Allman and staff, Dr. Simpson and staff, Dr. Chastain, Dr. Hammer and HeartsWay Hospice Staff, especially Chaning and Susan.