William Tyler Bowman was born December 9, 1993 to Donna Reid and Willie Johnson, both of Toledo, Ohio. William departed this life suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the age of 26 years old. William attended Start High School, he was the cool handsome guy. Always laid back and enjoyed life at its fullest. His favorite team in the NBA was the San Antonio Spurs. When it was game time you couldn't tell him nothing, it was all about them. He also loved playing his video games and drinking Peach Faygo and Orange Crush pop his absolute favorite, while enjoying the company of his niece and nephew, whom he loved dearly.

William loved his mother so much he would protect her with everything he had even when he didn't feel his best.

William battled with Sickle Cell but he never let it define him or what he was destined to be. He was a better version of himself to not be recognized as a person with Sickle Cell. He was a warrior, and an unbelievable spirit who will help anyone. He loved his family dearly and spent a lot of time with his grandmother (Elizabeth) and always kept her company.

He leaves to cherish his memory mother; Donna Reid, Brothers; Duyvon Russell, Reuben Clark Jr., Jeremiah Reid, Sister; Scicere Reid;

Father; Willie Johnson; brothers and sisters Deshaun Johnson, Taron Johnson, Precious Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Maiden Johnson, Kaiden Johnson

Special niece Diamond Reid Special nephew Nathaniel Reid.

Aunts; Phyllis (Ronnie) Robinson, Debra Bowman, Theresa Bowman, Uncle; Robert (Inez) Bowman. Immediate cousins; Anthony (Brandy) Bowman, Gwendolyn Bowman, Tericka Wynne, Stazia Bowman, Danielle Bowman, Mark Wysinger.

Grandmother; Elizabeth Johnson from Toledo Ohio, Proceded in death Grandmother; Alice Johnson and Favorite Cousin who was like a brother to him; Tagarious Brock.