I first met Bill in 1972 when he started at Kodak. We both worked in the Synthetic Chemicals Division. Bill and I were introduced to bike racing by Mike Carnahan and Bill and I were partners in the 25 mile 2 man team time trials held by the Genesee Valley Cycling Club. Bill was a groomsman at my wedding in 1973.
Bill, Deven, and family lived in the same Kodak Vista neighborhood for several years, as did my family. There was a small vacant lot next to my house that we gardened for several yers growing a wide variety of vegetables.
Both families used to get a hog from the Jestels and normally we would have it butchered to our desired cuts at a place in Holly, NY. One time, the butcher was not available, so Bill and I proceeded to cut up the hog on their dining room table. We had some very unusual cuts of meat that year.
Our paths separated when the Hearnes moved to Fairport and I only saw Bill on a few occassions after that. However, I will never forget him and the times we had together.
Bill, may you rest eternally with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Jim Humphreys
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