WILLIAM “BILL” DENIKE

1960-2018

William “Bill” DeNike, age 58, passed away in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 with his family by his side. Bill was born in Natick, Massachusetts on October 9, 1960 to James and Dorothy DeNike.

Bill graduated from Memorial High School in 1978 and attended Texas Tech University. Bill was a small business owner and entrepreneur with a creative mind and dedication to his trade. Bill was formerly married to Louise Blake of Harleston, England in August 1984 and had two daughters, Sarah and Natalie DeNike.

As a longtime resident of Houston, Texas, Bill had many friends in the local community through sports, school, and music events. Bill was involved with the Houston Celtic Football Club and coached youth soccer for many years. Bill was a sports fanatic and often attended Houston Astros, Texans, and Rockets games. Bill was also an avid music lover and concert attendee.

Bill was well known and remembered for his positive energy and outlook on life. He was a great storyteller and comedian, and is remembered by many as the life of the party. His generosity knew no bounds, and he went out of his way to make sure everyone he knew was always happy. Whether it was through a good story or a helping hand, he was always a good guy that was loved by many.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Sarah and Natalie DeNike, father James DeNike, and siblings James DeNike, Mary DeNike, Jane DeNike, Ann Clark, Frances DeNike, and Patricia Jones.

Bill’s family and friends gathered at the Dettling Funeral Home on October 29, 2018 to celebrate his life with a vigil led by Deacon Don Bradley and stories shared by all. Bill was laid to rest at the Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Visit www. DettlingFuneral.com to leave words of condolence for the family.