William C. "Bill" Waymire , age 74 of Elwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born February 20, 1947 in Anderson, the son of Julius W. and Ruth L. (Mann) Waymire.  Bill worked as a Journeyman Tool Cutter-Grinder at Chrysler in Kokomo for 15 years and retired in 2006.  He previously worked at Ex-Cello in Elwood for 25 years until the business closed, and he was one of the founding owners of Main Street Auto in Elwood.  Bill married Kathy R. Reynolds on October 31, 1981, and they shared 40 years of marriage together.

He was a member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood and was involved in the Heartland Great Banquet.  Bill especially loved volunteering on numerous mission trips, both in the U.S. and in other countries.  He was known for studying his bible regularly, and he self-taught himself to read and overcome dyslexia at the age of 50.  Bill was accomplished at repairing cars and enjoyed building and working on his 1957 Chevy.  He was also a fan of Notre Dame Football and I.U. basketball; enjoyed golfing and bowling; and was known as a "card shark" anytime he played euchre.

One of Bill's passions was truck pulling, and he was a past member of the National Tractor/Truck Pulling Association and Hoosier State Tractor/Truck Pulling Association.  He won numerous truck pulls with his truck nicknamed "Hurryin Hoosier" and in 1989 was the Hoosier State Points Champion.  In 1990 he won Hoosier State Points Champion again, but with his son Shane driving.  Bill traveled the country and Canada for several years in truck pulling competitions and won 2 ^nd place title in the nation in the Pro-National Series.  He and Kathy also enjoyed spending winter months in Ruskin, Florida for many years.  Bill will be greatly missed, but his family finds comfort knowing he is safely home in Heaven.

Bill's family includes his wife, Kathy Waymire of Elwood; 3 children, Stacey (Waymire) Curnutt of Elwood, William "Shane" (Ann) Waymire of Tipton, Kevin (Amanda) Waymire of Florida; 12 grandchildren, Brooke, Keith, Brittany, Drew, Courtney, Tiare, Trenda, Hannah, Landen, Isabell, Isaiah, and McKinley; 7 great-grandchildren, Corbin, Chloe, Avery, Jack, Walker, Kristopher, and Lorelei; 10 siblings, Kay Hough of Bryant, Tom Waymire of Gaston, Bob (Sally) Waymire of Muncie, Jay (Anna) Waymire of Munice, Diana (Phil) Loy of Bryant, Lou Ann (Dave) Green of Gaston, Judy Martin of Manchester, TN, Janie (Brent) Mullens of Farmland, Ruth Ann (Chad) Estes of Muncie, and Pam Coats (Clyde) of Muncie; sisters-in-law, Marcy (Jim) Hester of Elwood and Gloria Bright of Whiteland; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Bill was preceded in death by his parents and 3 siblings, Judith Rose Waymire (at birth), Rex Waymire, and Richard "Dick" Waymire.

A funeral service celebrating Bill's life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Roger Gardner officiating.  Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 8 pm on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Copher-Fesler-May.  Health precautions for the safety of the family and all visitors are greatly appreciated.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Morrisett Center Food Pantry or the Tipton Boys & Girls Club through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.