Bill Garvey Jr.

ST. LOUIS -- William F. "Bill" Garvey Jr., 64, formerly of Ferguson, Missouri, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at St. Clare Hospital, with his family present.

He was born to Floyd and Georgene Garvey on May 31, 1954.

Bill received a biology degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He worked for Washington University Research Department and Monsanto. He was a handyman by trade.

He cherished memories of his extensive travels and loved sharing them with his niece and nephews. Like his father, he loved to garden.

Bill is survived by his mother; sisters, Barbara (John) Betz and Marilyn (Terrence) Smith; and niece, nephews, a grand-niece and grand-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Paula; special friend, Peggy Panion; and faithful dog, Tessa.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Valhalla Chapel of Memories, with a funeral ceremony to follow at noon Friday. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Union, Missouri, Humane Society.

To leave online condolence, visit www.valhallafunerals.net.