William Valentine

William Valentine, 65, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away after a lengthy illness on January 3rd, 2017. He was born on August 5th, 1951 in Newport, Tennessee. If you knew William he had a great love for driving his Semi-Truck in which everyone on the road knew him as Steelhauler. He said many times that there was no better feeling than being on the open road. Another passion he shared was the love for Car Shows, George Strait and Garth Brooks.

Loving husband to Brenda Valentine (deceased). He cherished his daughter, Beatrice (John) Brugge and Step-Daughter, Sarah Johnson. Adored his Grandchildren, Robert and Andrew Brugge, Alexia, Brianna, Connor and Madison Nash. Son of the late, Ina Jean McMahan Valentine Mullins and Jack Valentine. Brother of Frances Brewer (deceased), Jerry L. Valentine, Sr. (deceased), Donna (Lee) Baker, Robert (Debbie) Valentine, Sr., Robin Dinger (deceased), Jack Valentine Jr., and Gary Allen Valentine. He had many loving nephews, nieces, and extended family and a friend to many.

A special thank you to Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care for their loving care and support.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 6th, 2017 at Bollinger-Bican Funeral Home, 9810 Denison Ave., Cleveland, OH from 4:00-8:00pm with services to follow.