So sorry to hear this . Jane

I just saw this it is so sad. I will miss chatting with him.. he had a heart of gold in his own way and will be missed.

Bill was such a good friend to so many! I'm sorry we didn't hear about this sooner so I could have attended his funeral. No matter what else Hoss did in life, he loved doing for others! Rest in peace my friend! Ride beyond that great divide! Love you and miss you!

Hoss was such a good guy. He had a heart the size of Texas and if he was your friend, he was your FRIEND in every sense of the word. You couldn't ask for more. What a great guy that the world lost. I worked with him several times at Brighter Days and he was so sweet and so gentle with those horses who were injured physically and emotionally. They instinctively knew he wouldn't hurt them. He gave me a heart and hoof pick too. I will cherish them always. Happy trails Bill. Until we meet again...

Wow, sorry to hear of Hoss's passing. I worked with him at Brighter Days a couple of years back, and I too have a heart shaped horseshoe. What a big heart. He will be missed. Nancy

I also am saddened by Bills passing. WE can take solace in knowing that there is now another good soul in heaven. To help the rest of get there. God Bless You Brother Bill "Hoss69"

so sorry to hear of this loss,,,,,he was a good man , and made me laugh a lot !~! Jan in WV

Dam never thought that anything would have happened to ole hoss but as ornery and cranky as he was he was still of friend of mine and i was proud to call him one , he was big rough and tough but had a heart of a puppy and now I know he`s crossed over Jordon , it does tell me there is horses in heaven and Bills there slappin shoes on them .........Cowhand

Wow - Just a quick funny story about Hoss. Some of you will remember one of the first events that Rancher put on up in St.Jo to raise money for the vet who had been injured rescuing horses from a wild fire. Hoss offered up $100 donation if I'd let him ride my horse out in the arena one time around a barrel and back. Needless to say, Hoss had had a couple. I offered to adjust his stirrups for him but he said there was no need. (I'm 5'4 and Hoss was at least 6'1" - LOL) He trotted out to the barrel slowly slipping sideways until he was completely under Spirit when he made it to the barrel still holding onto the reins. Spirit took it pretty well, but did a tap dance all over Hoss with us all yelling to let go of the reins the whole time. (Spirit wouldn't hurt a fly, he was just trying to get away.) Hoss ended up with a major horseshoe imprint in the middle of his arm and from there on out every time he talked to me, he referred to my "wild buckin' bronc!" LOL That weekend, Hoss bent a shoeing nail into a ring and actually got down on one knee to present to me. I told him he better get up cause it was going to take a "rock" on that ring for me to say yes. LOL After that, he would always joke in chat about the river rocks he found to add to my ring. Funny timing - I was cleaning my truck out about two weeks ago and found that ring and thought of him. Hoss - God knows you loved a good party - may you rest in peace.

Marcia, You may be able to locate his family from the obituary... their names and towns are listed on it.. Just a thought... Judy