William James Auls was born on September 13, 1952. He was called home on November 23, 2021

William graduated from Buchtel High School in 1970, soon after he served his country in the U.S. Army. Williams loved music and BBQ's. William retired from Firestone and RCA Rubber Company after a work injury. He loved his children and all his grandchildren so much. They were his treasure in life and his Legacy forever in death.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eliza-Mae Auls; wife, Adriane Auls; and sisters, Pauline Wallace and Virginia Lewis.

William is survived by his sisters, Odessa Webb and Mabel Prince; brother, Paul Auls; daughter, Kendra (Soni) Auls; son, Jevon Jones; grandchildren, Kennedy Christmas, Aniyah Auls, Tasidnay Burke, Cassioni Burke and Mariano Burke; special niece, Lee Lee Jones; special nephew, Damon Jones; close friends, Archie Harper, Bob Price, LC Partridge, and Douglas Wack; and a host of many other friends and relatives.