Jules C. “Wild Bill” McNiss

Watch Journey of Remembrance Video TributeJules “Wild Bill” McNiss, 64, of Deepwater made his journey home to God at 4:18 a.m. on May 22, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.

Jules was the son of Arthur William and Betty June Goslin-McNiss. He is survived by his wife Anna (nee Blankenship); children Jason Earl Heggan and his wife Lisa of Utah; Melvina De Vault and her husband Harold of Deepwater, Anthony Grothaus of Delaware, Jules Clifford McNiss Jr. and his wife Kristin of Pennsville; siblings Judith Hannigan of Delaware, Arthur David McNiss of Florida, Michael McNiss of Millville, Toni Muntz of Pennsville, and Pamela Goslin of Pennsville; grandchildren Tony De Vault, Gabby Grillo, Cheyenne De Vault, Collette De Vault, Gavin De Vault, and Luke McNiss.

Bill was born in Washington, grew up in Salem, and moved to Pennsville.

After marrying Anna in 1982, they lived happily in Deepwater for 22 years.

He attended Pennsville Memorial High School, and Salem County Vocational Technical School for masonry training.

Bill worked as a floater for McLane Company Inc. in Penns Grove, for 11 years, and was loved by all of his co-workers.

When Bill was diagnosed with lung cancer on June 1, 2015, he began a strong and determined fight. To help him along, Bill and Anna added Hope to the family. The tan and white Corgi pup brought him just that — Hope and immense love.

He spent five months with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Illinois while battling the disease, and spoke highly of the care he received there.

Bill was very patriotic and was a member of the American Legion for more than 30 years. He loved to march with the organization in every parade, and participated in memorial ceremonies at the Veteran’s Cemetery each year.

He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Deep-sea fishing was another of Bill’s favorite past times, and, when on land, he enjoyed riding four-wheelers with his “brother” Mario.

Him and his bestfriend Earl Moriarty loved to frequent yard sales and flea markets to look for treasures.

Bill was the life of the party and loved to dance.

He also loved to hang out at Deepwater Diner where he would drink coffee or hot tea.

A piece of Bill will live on through someone else’s eyes, as he was an organ donor and his corneas will be given to someone in need.

Bill was predeceased by his sister Sharon Krough.

Family and friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at H. T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street in Woodstown.

A celebration of Bill’s life will held on Saturday, May 28 at noon at Riverview Beach Park, 9 North Broadway in Pennsville.

Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family. Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.