William Lewis Belknap, age 80, of Sherman, TX, passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family near, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. William was born on August 09, 1942 in Sherman, TX to Lloyd Belknap and Helen (Plumblee) Belknap.  He was a High School graduate of Sherman High School and also attended college.  He married Billie Holloway on June 1, 1961 in Sherman, TX. He formerly worked for Johnson & Johnson as a engineer and mechanic.

He was a lifetime residence of Sherman, TX, He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Most important to him was his family and church.  He was a member of Center Street Church of Christ in Sherman and previously served as an Elder of the church.  He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and his church family.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife; Billie Belknap of Sherman, TX, his daughter; Kimberly Palmer & husband Greg of Royce City, TX, his sister; Julia Keel & Vade of Sherman, TX, his eight grandchildren; Megan Davis, Emily Holt, Hannah Holt, Bethanie Holt, Kaley Palmer, Anna Palmer, Cara Palmer, Chase Palmer, six great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter, other extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Lloyd & Helen Belknap and his daughter; Susan Marie Belknap Holt.

Family & friends visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 2022, 6 – 8  P.M. at Center St. Church of Christ.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at Center St. Church of Christ with Brother James Luedecke and Brother Chase Palmer officiating.  Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, TX. Pallbearers will be Matthew Corder, Steve Wilson, Brian Norris, Josiah Palmer, Brandon Bullard and Ezra Palmer