William L. “Bill” Self, age 81, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 51½ years, Montez Avant Self.

He is survived by his loving family: his sister, Barbara Maczko (John); his daughter, Candace Self (Michael Guinn); his son, William L. Self Jr. (Rebecca); step-children, Randell Scarborough (Regina), Misty (Tye); his cherished grandchildren, Necole Kelly, Jon Stives, Hope Kelly, Dakota Powell (Chris), Rebecca Clark (Joseph), Timothy Scarborough; Hailey Scarborough, Alex Guinn, Megan Lynn Self; great-grandchildren, Brittney Branham (Landin), Ariel Branham (Wyatt), Summer Stives, Vivian "Lil Montez" Stives, Ashleigh Baker, Lauren Kelly, Ashton Lovell, Mckinley Powell, Ellie Mae Powell, Lilian Powell, Cassin Guinn, Bexly Guinn, Vanessa Guinn; and his fiancé, Doretha Branham.

Bill was the founder of Self’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., a faithful member of St. Andrews Church of God, and a member of the Mopar Car Club.

Bill was one of the kindest, most loving, and generous men you could ever meet. He loved his family deeply. He also had a special place in his heart for animals. A lifelong dog lover, he became a cat lover as well after he and Montez adopted their beloved cat, Gracie.

Bill enjoyed working on antique cars and spent many happy hours searching flea markets for antique tools to display in his garage. In his younger years, he could often be found on the golf course or cheering on the Gamecocks at a football game.

Funeral services for Bill will be held Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Church of God with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Scott Hodge will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. 

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.