William Kirkman Bey

April 27, 1945 - October 19, 2002

William was born to Hortense and John Kirkman Bey on April 27, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. Billy, the youngest of five siblings, was a Moorish American and attended the Moorish Science Temple #9 under the leadership of Br. C. Kirkman Bey.Billy, as everyone called him, was reared on the Northside. He attended Jenner Elementary School and then went on to Wells High School where he played basketball. There they gave him the nickname of �Chick� which was attributed to his unique skills in basketball. Those skills elevated him to achieve a basketball scholarship while attending Wells. Billy became ill in his junior year.Billy departed this life on October 19 at 8:15 PM at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Billy was preceded in death by his Sister Naomi. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted mother Hortense, two sisters; June and Frances, two brothers Richard and John, one daughter Yolanda, three grandchildren; Shuonie, Tiffany and Jerrick, two great-grandchildren Dacoreyioun and Deavioun, and a host of family and friends