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William T. "Billy" Root

June 7, 1972 — May 23, 2024

William T. “Billy” Root, age 51, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2024 at his home in rural Celina. He was born on June 7, 1972 in Rochester, New York.

He is survived by his life partner, Tin Root; a son, Derick Root, Kansas City, Kansas; and stepson, James (Moriah) Sharp, Celina.

Billy was a 1990 graduate of Edison Career & Technology High School in Rochester, New York. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

He enjoyed watching the Las Vegas Raiders, Star Wars and Star Trek and most of all spending time with his family.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, Rev. Matt Overman officiating; the family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm prior to the services at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Billy and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Homes’ Facebook page.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William T. "Billy" Root, please visit our flower store.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Cisco Funeral Home - Celina

6921 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822

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Memorial Service

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Cisco Funeral Home - Celina

6921 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822

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