William H. Schooling, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 4, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1941 in Lamar, MO to William Howard and Alita Jean (Savage) Schooling. William was known to everyone by Bill.

Bill was a loving husband for 55 years to his wife Shirley and a wonderful father to Sandy and Billy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Richard L. Schooling and Donald Gene Schooling, and a daughter Saundra Jean Lane.

Bill is survived by his wife, Shirley Schooling, son, William H. Schooling (Billy), Tammy Williams, four grandchildren Ronnie Schooling, Danielle Miles, Kaylee Williams and Shilee Schooling.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Klingner-Cope Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield, MO.