William L. Hackney went home peacefully to our heavenly Father on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Milwaukee. Born in Detroit, his light shone for 82 years.
William was a resident of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. During that time, he worked in a brewery; as a case manager for the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development; as a volunteer at the Clinton Rose Center; and as a mentor to neighborhood children, who knew him as ‘Uncle Bill.’
William is survived by nine children, including seven sons: Terrance, Tyrone, Haneef, Jessie, Travonie, Michael, and Wayne and, two daughters: Faye and Alexis; brother, Charles; a special friend, Rory Taylor, and many more who shared his way of life
A memorial service for William Hackney will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Mission of Christ Lutheran Church, 912 West Center Street in Milwaukee.