William Wright Rawlings (Bill)September 2, 1947 – June 29, 2026 Bill Rawlings brokered his final deal on Monday, June 29, surrounded by his children, Jared Rawlings & Jadrian Rawlings Verheeck.  He was 78 years old. When asked whether he wanted his obituary to be funny or serious, Bill’s answer was classic: “A little funny, a little serious, and a little I could give a crap—I’m not gonna read it.” So we’ll do our best. Bill lived a remarkable life filled with adventures, hard work, and stories that got better with each telling. In his youth, he competed for state wrestling championships, helped build the Solitude Trail, and fought wildfires in the Big Horn Mountains. College took him to Idaho;  military service took him to Germany but Sheridan was always home for him. He loved this community and his family  fiercely.  He kept up with City Council meetings, rarely missed Sheridan Media, and was  always interested in what was happening around town.  Sheridan gave Bill a lifetime of opportunity. In return, he spent his life giving back through his work, his community service, and his commitment to the town he loved. If you were lucky enough to sit across the desk from Bill at ERA Carroll Realty, you probably heard a few of those stories—maybe once, maybe a hundred times. For more than 50 years, that desk was where Bill built not only a successful real estate career, but lasting friendships and an enduring reputation. Working alongside many of Sheridan’s most respected developers and community leaders, he helped shape the Sheridan we know today. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Bill was one of the people who helped shape this town. Bill  was preceded in death by his parents – Byron B. Rawlings and Beverly J. Rawlings and sister Cindy Rawlings (Mark). He is survived by his sisters - Connie Rawlings-Dritsas, Estacada, OR & Teena Rawlings Kryzanowski (Brian) of Cave Creek, AZ; his children, Jared Rawlings, Sheridan, WY; and  Jadrian Verheeck (Mike),  and two beloved grandchildren (Amelia and Eliza) Newton, New Jersey.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Big Horn Trail Coalition. It is  an organization Bill had an interest in and believed deserves community support. He lived a good, full life! Bill would remind us --  life is meant to be lived, stop and smell the roses and  share all the stories!