William R. Tousley

November 23, 1937 - March 19, 2018

William R. "Bill" Tousley, 80 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Monday afternoon, March 19, 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri. Bill was born the last of 11 children born to Authol Bouton and Bertha Sharp (Batson) Tousley in Kansas City, Missouri. Bill and his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy, owned and operated their own courier business, B & D Courier, one of the first to focus on lost or delayed luggage and parcels from airlines, along with floral deliveries from local flower shops. Their kids played a part in the delivery business too, each having good memories to share and some laughter at the many stories they each have experienced in the family business. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and 9 of his siblings, his grand-daughter, Amy Michelle Ferguson, and most recently his son, Rickie Dean Ferguson, who passed away one day prior to Bill. He is loved and remembered by his beloved wife, Dorothy, his daughter, Vickie Green, Sons, Tim Tousely and Sean Tousley along with his beloved sister, Margaret Tousley, beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, a host of other family and friends. A graveside will be held at 2pm Monday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Gladstone, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested in Bill's memory will be forwarded to his loving family. Fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com.