William D. Montgomery Jr.

WILLIAM D. MONTGOMERY, JR., fondly known as “Billy” was born to the late William D. Montgomery, Sr. and Rosa A. Lee Montgomery in Baltimore, Maryland on January 19, 1933. He departed this life on September 14, 2012 at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore County, Maryland. Educated in the Baltimore City School System, Billy went on to dedicate his entire occupational life to the Automotive Industry. With a love and passion for cars, he worked for numerous years at Park Circle Chevrolet and a greater part of his life with what is now known as the Russel Automotive Group. He was also self-employed as a successful automobile dealer fro several years before retiring and returning to Russel. Billy was the third oldest of seven brothers and three sisters, and the father to one son. He married the late Nellie V. West on the 31st of May in 1958 and they stayed in wedded bliss for thirty-three years until her death in December 1991. Not a stranger to traveling, Billy enjoyed many weekends over the years in Harrisburg, PA attending Antique Car Shows where he would indulge his enthusiasm over cars by detailing and maintaining them. Majority of his life he owned two vehicles: one for leisure and one for vocation, which of course were always clean. This was just the type of guy Billy was; meticulously dapper with nice jewelry, he loved a good meal, particularly at “Golden Corral” and was still roller-skating well into his 70’s. Amidst everything he had two greatest loves of all: the love for his family and his love for the Lord. Billy gave his life to Christ at a young age at Ames United Methodist Church of Baltimore. There, he along with siblings, Delores and Pete formed a traveling singing group called “The 3 Pilgrims.” They would sing at numerous churches around Baltimore. He later became a member of New Gethsemane Baptist Church of Baltimore and was a member of New Psalmist Baptist Church of Baltimore at the time of his death. Although he only had one son, he was a father figure to many. Billy could always be counted on for a good laugh, structure, support and advice. He devoted most of his time to his family, and would always request: “kiss the kids for me!” He was known as “Billy” to most, called “Granddad” by his offspring, “Boogie” by his niece Lisa, But most notably, he was “My-Daddy” to his son. His sense of humor, debating nature, which was always backed by his famous phrase: “I know what I’m talking about!” and laugh will be sorely missed by all. Billy was preceded in death by his adoring wife, Nellie V. Montgomery; parents, William D. and Rosa A. Montgomery; and seven brothers, Alonzo, Pete, Thomas, Aaron, Charles, Leon and Herman. He leaves his legacy to: one son and daughter-in-law, William “Doug” Montgomery III and wife Sharon of Owings Mills, MD; four grandchildren and one granddaughter-in-law, William IV and wife Tiffany of Frederick, MD, Douglas of Owings Mills, MD, Christopher of Owings Mills, MD and Ashley of Washington, DC; eight great-grandchildren, Alia, Douglas, Cheyenne, Bryce, Lauryn, Jordan, Sophia and Christopher Jr.; four sisters, Delores Clark of Baltimore, Yvonne Butler of Baltimore, Deborah “Tootie” Morris of Owings Mills and Barbara Johnson of Glen Burnie; a devoted niece and nephew, Lisa and Chaz; special friend, Mary Harville; and a multitude of family and friends.

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William D. Montgomery Jr.

January 9, 1933 - September 14, 2012