Wednesday, April 15, 2009

WILLIAM GEORGE PEER ("ROADKILL BILL") PASSES AWAY


WILLIAM GEORGE PEER (A.K.A. ROADKILL BILL) - 1950-2009

Suddenly on Saturday, April 14, 2009, in his 59th year.

Best friend and husband to Janice (Donaven) Peerfor 29 years.

Loved father of Laura (Mike) Littlewood, Charlotte, Jessica and McDuff ( the family dog ). Dear Grandpa of Zara and Keely.
Predeceased by his parents Fred and Emma Peer. And loced by his bruthers and sisters Jack ( Donna ) Peer, Anne ( Andrew ) Dicerni, Lois Lister and Jane Book. Loved by his mother-in-law Joyce "Roz" Donaven, His brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Bill Had an immense love for hillbilly music and sprit car racing and will be missed by his many friends in both circles. The family Would like to thank all of his doctors and staff at St. Joseph's Dialysis unit [in Hamilton, ON]. Cremation has taken place.

Friends may call at the KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME, 146 Mill St,. Waterdown, on Thursday, April 16, from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm., where a celebration of Bill's life will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Kidney Foundation Of Ontario would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the book of Condolence at




Bill had been working with Canadian country singer/songwriter Terry Sumsion this past year. Together with a few friends they wrote a song for all the Canadian soldiers called:

"HIGHWAY OF HEROES"

It can be seen on youtube or here http://www.youtube.com/user/roadkillbillmusic.

Bill was very proud of our troops and showed his support by holding a fundraiser to buy the troops a hot cup of coffee from Tim Hortons. On Saturday morning, Bill posted this note on his facebook page:

Roadkill Bill

to-day i recieved a email from kandahar, a soldier in canadian helicopter squadron thanking us for the timmy's coupons we sent from our christmas for the soldiers show at the moonshine cafe back in dec. so i just passing this on to all that were there and made the day , thank you once again for the support.


Category: Music
ROADKILL BILL
BIRTHPLACE: ONTARIO , CANADA

Roadkill Bill grew up and lived in the Hamilton area all his life. Some of Roadkill's interests outside music include auto racing, model car building, golf and snooker.

In his life, Roadkill Bill has had the opportunity to travel across Canada and U.S.A. The inspiration from the people and places he has encountered in his travels is evident in the subject matter of his songs.

Roadkill Bill has been asked many times about what encouraged him to begin writing songs; he laughs and replies "demons". Twenty-five years ago he gave up booze and filled the idle times by learning how to play the guitar and write hillbilly country songs. Looking back, Roadkill Bill wouldn't change his past because the street wise subjects from the School of Hard Knocks gives him great material to write about.
Roadkill Bill accredits most of his sound to his good friend and music producer, 'The Krooked Cowboy', Shawn Brush. Shawn was the person who inspired Roadkill Bill to record his songs and share them with others.

Check out Shawn here:
www.shawnbrush.com

ROADKILL BILL'S MUSIC:

2000 HELLO MOMMA …. 7 ORGINAL SONGS

2001
MORE ROADKILL 14 ORGINAL, INCLUDING 4 FROM FIRST CD
2006 HIGHWAY HASH….. 12 ORGINAL SONGS ( INCLUDING 'TAKE ME & LITTLE YELLOW ROSE)

HIGHWAY HASH WAS NOMINATED FOR TWO 2007 HAMILTON MUSIC AWARDS



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