Mr. Bill Patrick Beggs, age 19, of Mears, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012. He was born December 21, 1992, in Muskegon to William and Tammy (Hall) Beggs. A graduate of Hart High School class of 2011, he was employed at Indian Summer in Hart. Billy loved to ride his bike, work-out, and hang out with friends. He was a hard worker who always made people laugh.

Bill is survived by his parents, Bill and Tammy Beggs of Mears; five sisters, Lori Beggs of Shelby, Danielle Baker of Muskegon, Tanya Beggs of Montague, Linsey Baker of MO, and Breeanna Beggs of Mears; one brother, Donald Beggs of Mears; grandparents, Sonny Beggs of Mears, Jean Meyer of Whitehall, Cheryl (Jim) Welch of Lakewood Club, Ron (Janie) Hall of Muskegon; and great-grandfathers Harry Brandow of Twin Lake, and Mike Morningstar of Shelby. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Archie Beggs and his beloved dog, Pete.

Funeral services for Mr. Beggs will be Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 11:00 am from King Funeral Home in Hart with Rev. Ron Rickard officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at King Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mears Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be directed to King Funeral Home to assist with funeral expense.