May 7, 1948 - July 7, 2021
William "Bill" Joseph Viars, 73, of Covington, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was a retired Railroad Engineer with CSX and Local Union President. Bill was a graduate of Thomas More University, a Newport High School Athletic Hall of Famer and a Regional Council Member of Northern Kentucky A.A.. He was preceded in death by his son: Keith William Viars; sister: Mary Viars and grandson: Keifer Lee Viars. Bill is survived by his daughters: Kelly Viars and Heather (Corey Slais) Viars; brother: Charlie Viars; and he was "Beloved Papa Bill" to 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 from 4:00 PM until the Memorial Service at 6:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to any local A.A. Chapter. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com