William Deane Obituary
William L. Deane Jr. William L. Deane Jr., 88, went to be with his Savior at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Augusta Health Care.
William was born on September 5, 1921, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late William Lester Deane Sr. and Anna McDaniel Deane. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Mabel Pearl Taylor Deane.
He is survived by six children, Kenneth W. Deane of Lyndhurst, Randall W. Deane of Ruckersville, Carolyn Spangler and her husband, Phillip, of Stuarts Draft, Marvin Deane and his wife, Cathy, of Barboursville, Barbara L. Putnam and her husband, Terry, of Louisa, and Sharon A. Harris and her husband, Jimmy, of Scottsville; 14 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren.
Mr. Deane is a decorated World War II veteran with numerous medals. He was an avid gardener and sole owner of the Blue Bird Taxi Service of Charlottesville, Virginia.
He will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at Ryan Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home with Josh Shifflett officiating.
Family and friends will gather at the home of Marvin Deane, 85 Cypress Circle, Barboursville, Virginia 22923 for a reception following the service.
Ryan Funeral Home of 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Greg and Tanya Lamb
June 30, 2010
Marvin and family, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May God Bless you in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
Mary Simmons
June 12, 2010
Ken & Family,
Please know you are all in my heart. Mr. Deane was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful father inlaw, I loved him very much. I am so sorry he was so ill before he passed. My meories of him being so happy are so alive in me. He always had a smile that warmed your heart. He is with the one he Loves now so you know he will be happy. Remember the good and happy times you had with him and all the years you were able to share. He will no longer be in pain or be alone. I hope you will all find peace and comfort in knowing he is in Gods hands now. I miss you all. Think of you often.
Mary
Wanda Napier Thimsen
June 11, 2010
Grandaddy, you will be missed more than you could know but you are in a better place now. Big hugs & kisses to you and Granny up there and keep an eye on us down here.
Phillip Spangler
June 10, 2010
LORD another Angel appeared before you at 700AM. Monday 2010
His life here on Earth touched so many hearts,He was my friend and father in law for so- many years.I thank you lord for sharing him with me. He will be in my thoughts for the rest of my time on Earth.
Your Loving Son-in- law Phillip[SCREWDRIVER ] Spangler
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Carolyn Spangler
June 10, 2010
Dad ,
The Lord blessed you with a long life.I will miss you with all my heart and I will be sad for a time . I am so thankful that I was with you at the
end of your journey and we were able to tallk about old times .Mom is
waiting with open arms.Knowing you are at peace gives me peace.I
will see again one day.Your daughter Carolyn Spangler
Barbara Putnam
June 10, 2010
Dad i know we have had some rough times but we always managed to get through them. You will always be in my heart and mind and i will always love you with all my heart and soul. We will meet again and i will see that beautiful smile that you had. Dad i will miss you very much and please tell mom that i love and miss her .
Love You.
Jane Spangler McDonald
June 10, 2010
To all the Deane Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Deane will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather...and to me a superb step-grandfather. Although we were not close in his last years, I always thought of him with the highest regard. He had a jovial sense of humor and he had given me the affectionate nickname "Janie Fricke"...I'll never forget that.
May all your broken hearts be healed with many loving memories.
June 10, 2010
Sorry for your loss,he will be missed.Your dad was a good man and i liked him a lot.
Linda Dorman,Palmyra Va.
Robert & Doris Gibson
June 10, 2010
Randall, Our Greatest Condolences To You And Your Family. So Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss.I Am Sure He Will Be Missed Greatly. Our Prayers Are With You During These Trying Times.
James Harris
June 9, 2010
Thank You Sir for your Service to our Country! As A Veteran I Salute You Sir!
Janet Lester
June 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
sherry staton
June 9, 2010
barbara i am sorry about your father just know your in my prayers
Sharon Harris
June 9, 2010
Daddy you will always be in my heart and i will miss the twinkle in your eyes and your sweet smile.Daddy you are with mom now and i know that you are at peace and happy.Daddy you touched so many hearts but none so much as your children,i thank god for the time that he allowed you to stay with us. Goodbye Daddy I love You.
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