William "Bill" Earl Ring, Jr.

January 10, 2015

After a battle with cancer, William (Bill) Earl Ring Jr., died on January 10, 2015 in Providence, RI at the age of 67 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Marie A. (Mathewson) Ring; his daughter, Shelbe A. Ring; and his son Billyjack Ring. Bill also leaves behind five grand-children that he was a devoted grand-farther to Brandon, Paige, Aaron, Billy and Cody Ring.Bill was born on March 12, 1947 in, Jamestown, RI to father William Earl Ring Sr. who predeceased Bill and mother Bertha (Hume) Ring. He grew up in a loving family with sister Maryjane (Ring) Buxton; and brother Roy Ring.Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed teaching his grand-children the outdoorsman ways. Bill was in Landscape construction for over 20 years before retiring to a small Landscape maintenance business. When diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2014, he remained dedicated in his family and in his will to fight his illness. He remained a brave, strong man, even throughout his final months.The family would especially like to thank all of the loving Doctors, Nurses and Specialists for their excellent work and loving care over the last year. A special thank you to Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, for all of their support during this difficult time.Bill will be cremated, his ashes will be scattered at a later time. A Celebration of Life will be held at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate. on Saturday ; calling hour will be from 1 2 pm with a memorial service starting at 2 pm. A small reception will follow at 3:30; St. Mary™s Hall 15 Phenix Ave., Cranston RI; all are welcome. Please omit flowers.