Ilion Date Line William Alan Fikes (Billy) passed away on May 31, 2015. Billy was born in 1953 the son of the late Gordon and Ann Boland Fikes. He attended Ilion Schools, graduating in 1973. From there he went to his first employment at H.M. Quackenbush Co. in Herkimer, after several years, he moved on to work for Montgomery Wards for 16 years in the shipping and receiving dept. For many years Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing and the companionship of his dog "Skippy". Survivors include his two brothers and a sister in law Ronald Fikes of Ilion, and Rodney and Dolly Fikes of Mohawk, two sisters and a brother in law Karen and Jack Jewell of Ilion, and Kay Juteau of Herkimer, a daughter and son in law Annmarie and Bill Wormuth of Mohawk, two granddaughters Brianna and Hailey Wormuth of Mohawk, a son Michael Fikes of Mohawk, his former wife Sandra Fikes of Mohawk, a sister in law Kathleen Fikes of Schenectady and several nieces and nephews. Billy was predeceased by his oldest brother Richard Fikes of Schenectady. In keeping with Billy's wishes there are no calling hours and the funeral service will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego Street Ilion. Friends are asked to consider memorials to the Herkimer County Humane Society PO Box 73 Herkimer, NY 13350 in Billy's memory. To light a candle please go to www.whiter-hendrix.com