William Lee Ames Obituary
The memory of William Lee Ames (Rochester, Michigan), who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his significant other Virginia Ann Garber; his daughters, Laura (Patrick Murphy) and Angie (John May); his grandchildren, Emerson, Marlow Murphy, Madison and Ashlyn May; his parents, Lee E. "Chig" Ames and AnnaBel "Ann" Ames; his sister Marilyn Ann Wilkerson; and his family Ames Chevrolet.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the "Bill and Ginny Memorial Scholarship Foundation" hosted by Rochester Community Schools.
