William J. McCullough, age 77 years, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Westwood Living Center, Clinton, Missouri.

William J. "Bill" McCullough was born in Aurora, MO. on June 22, 1940 to parents, Eugene McCullough and Dorothy Wells McCullough, who preceded him in death.

Bill was very interested in coffee and spent many years in Brazil, Nicaragua and Taiwan working in the coffee industry, growing, processing, and marketing exclusive coffees which he sold primarily in Europe and China.

Bill is survived by one brother, Burton McCullough and three sisters, Delta Johnson, Dorothy Dunn, and Nancy Wirsig.  He is also survived by two children, Beth Ann Stephens and Davis Andrew McCullough.  A son, William Andrew McCullough preceded him in death.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.  Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .