William James Whitlock, Sr., age 69, passed away at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at St. Catherines Center, surrounded by his loving family.Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Oklahoma Cemetery near Mart.William was born August 20, 1946 in Waco, the son of Granville Dean and Lois (Attaway) Whitlock. He married the love of his life, Joyce, on June 2, 1968. William enjoyed his family the most and spending time with them was special to him. He was a basketball coach and a bus driver for Gholson ISD and Connally ISD. William's passions were racing, playing golf, barbecuing and he loved wrestling.He is preceded in death by his father, Granville and a granddaughter, Ashley.William is survived by his mother, Lois Whitlock of Groesbeck; wife, Joyce Whitlock of Mart; children and spouses, William Jr. and JoAnne of Hico, Roy of Mart, James Lee of Mart, Jimmy and Patty of Mart, Bobbie and Avery of Elm Mott, Tilly and Tim of Mart, and Dora and Ronnie of Axtell; his brothers, Dean, David, Mike and Ricky; sisters, Faye, Glenda and Susie; 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and numerous friends.