William "Billy" R. Berner of Rockledge passed away suddenly, in his home, on April 12th, 2025 at the age of 70. Billy was born in Dexter, Maine on June 8th, 1954 and moved to Florida after serving 4 years in the United States Air Force. It was in Florida he met the love of his life, Susie, and began his new life with her. 

Billy loved to live life, his passion and knowledge of music and cars was matched by few locals. The only thing he loved more than cars, music and laughing were those that he called family.

Billy is preceeded by his wife of 40 years, Susie Friel Berner; and parents, Robert and Eleanor Berner. 

Billy is survived by his sons, Scott (AmyLeigh) Berner and Christopher Berner (Krysta Reeves); grand daughters, Airliana and Alina Berner; sister, Rosemary Waller; and nieces Victoria Sovetsky and Lindsay Harford.

A celebration of life, for a man that lived a wonderful life, will be held at the AMVET post of Rockledge, Florida, on May 10th starting at noon. Guests are encouraged to wear green or joyful colors instead of black. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Brevard Humane Society in his honor.