William J McNelis, 74, of McClellanville, SC died on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, March 12, 1940 in Altoona, PA to the late Mrs. Marian Howard and the late Mr. John M McNelis. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grand children. His family remembers him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Trudy McNelis, of McClellanville, SC; one son, William J McNelis (Greta), of Brisbane, Australia; two daughters, Caroline Spahr (Jeff), of Mc Clellanville, SC and Ann-Marie McNelis Smiley, of Mc Clellanville, SC; two grandchildren, Otto Spahr and Hunter Rose Smiley; and many loving friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his honor to Hospice of Charleston, 676Wando Park Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC (843) 884-3833.