William D. Bickom, 82 of NYS Rte 180, LaFargeville, N.Y. passed away August 16, 2016 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. William was born December 3, 1933 in Carthage, NY the son of David and Margaret O'Brien Bickom. He graduated from West Carthage High School in 1953. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. He married Marlyn Millard on June 13, 1959 in Carthage. The couple lived in Houghton, Chicago and various places in Jefferson County. William was a plumber for Burkhard's Plumbing and Heating in Watertown until he retired in 1989. He was a member of Life Church of Nazarene in Watertown; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing chess, gardening and playing cards. He loved to go out to eat. He was a very loving family man to his wife and kids, devoted Christian man and loved the Lord. He also loved his dog Buddy. He is survived by his wife Marlyn, Children: William H. Bickom of Las Vegas, Nevada, Stephen Bickom of LaFargeville, Cheryl (Alan) Priest of Honeyville, David (Paula) Bickom of Nashua, N.H., grandchildren: Clinton Bickom of LasVegas,NV, Brandon Bickom of Nashua,NH, Kayla Bickom of Nashua, NH. He is also survived by two brothers: Henry ( Muriel) Bickom of Brewerton, David Bickom of Central Square. He was predeceased by a sister Eloise and a brother Eli Bickom, Step-brother Raymond O'Brien and a nephew Mark Medina. Funeral services will be Monday August 22nd at Life Church of Nazarene Thompson Blvd. Watertown at 12:0 P.M. with Pastor Bob St. Clair officiating. Calling hours will be at the church from 10-12 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Dexter Cemetery with military honors. Donations may be made to Life Church of Nazarene 535 Thompson Blvd. Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences may be made at dexterfuneralhome.com.