William was born September 8, 1938 in Portville, a son of the late Edward and Auta (Cline) Herrington.
After his retirement, he enjoyed gold panning. William loved John Deere tractors.
Surviving are three step-children, Ellen Boyce, Douglas Coveny and Charles Coveny; a marriage to Doris Bater that ended in divorce; brother, Robert Herrington; a sister, Shirley Nelson and nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his brother, Burton Herrington.
William's Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 at the Byron Hotel, 6874 Route 237 in Byron.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html.
Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements for William were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen, (585) 494-1210.
