William Ross Garlick Jr.

William Ross Garlick Jr., 52 of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at home following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on April 15, 1973, in Altoona the son of William R. Sr. and Suzanne C. (Miller) Garlick. He was preceded in death by his mother and by his grandparents Homer and Eleanor Miller and Raymond and Irene Garlick. William is survived by his son; Aaron C. Garlick, his father; William R. Sr., two sisters, Vicki McMonigal (Todd) and Susan Garlick (Scott Smith); Nieces and nephews, Emily Hazlett (Allen), Rachel Webb (Brendan), Tyler McMonigal, Connor Smith, Gabriel Smith; a great nephew, Levi Webb, and many special friends. Bill is also survived by his ex-wife, Brenda Hall and by his ex-Father and mother-in-law, Ronald and Sharon Hrzic. He was a 1991 graduate of Altoona Area High School, the Altoona Area Vo Tech, and a 1996 Graduate of the Johnstown Regional Police Academy. Bill served in Local Law Enforcement from 1997 until 2025 serving in the Tyrone Police Department, Blair County Sheriff Department, Blair County Drug Task Force, Williamsburg Police Department, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Corrections- Rockview, and he was most recently employed at Value Drug. Bill enjoyed nature, the outdoors, and could find activities to do during all the seasons. He enjoyed motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, old cars, and he was great at fixing small engines. He was always on the go, traveling to festivals or enjoying sunsets in Madeira Beach, FL. He loved trying new foods and sharing his experiences with others. Bill also was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Gators Fan. Bill was the life of the party, always giving to others, but most of all, he loved his son Aaron and planning adventures with him. Family and Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday June 17, 2025, from 4 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service with Pastor Mike Blackie, officiant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr., Altoona, PA 16602. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.