ROCKY MOUNT - William (Bill) McLeod III age 59 passed away in Pitt Memorial Hospital on December 13, 2011.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Emma McLeod, sister Nina McGugan and brother Jimmy McLeod.

He is survived by his wife Zora McLeod of the home; four children, Tommy, Almon, Nurjin and Sarah May; brother-in-law, Clyde McGugan of Red Springs; sister-in-law Patsy McLeod of Red Springs; sister-in-law, Cecilia Natale of Canada and several nephews.

A celebration of his life service was held Friday December 16, 2011 at 7 pm with the Rev. Victor Balasoto at the North Side Baptist Church, with the family receiving friends at the church from 5 pm until service time.

A graveside service was held at the Philadelphus Presbyterian Church Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11 am in Red Springs NC, 2197 Buie-Philadelphus Road.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funerals and Cremations, Rocky Mount.