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William Ralph Amidon Jr.

Orlando, Florida

1928 - 2020

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William Ralph Amidon, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home in Altamonte Springs, FL, on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1928 in Syracuse, NY. He was the son of Erna (Grieshaber) and William Ralph Amidon Sr. He grew up in Paterson, NJ, and received his B.A. from Seton Hall....

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My best buddy and enjoyed his friends and neighbors; arranging for his family to enjoy wonderful hotel in our portfolio in Hawaii and always assuring him " I am right" hen he would tell me "you may be right". . He was a sweet friend to me and my Sister Karen and we are so saddened he is gone but also that his family never let us know soon we could have paid our respects.

You will be and are very missed dear friend. Shannon and Karen Simpson.

Dear Alice and family, Rich and I were saddened to hear of Bills passing. We will hold our memories of the good ole days, trip to London and many laughs throughout our years in politics close. All our love and prayers. Rich and Pam Crotty

Bill was a friend of my father, "Uncle" Walt Sickles, a local television personality. The two served as members of the Board of Directors for the Boy's Club of Orlando (now the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida). Together they produced, directed and played on camera roles in a movie called, "What is a Boy". A promotional film to encourage more membership in the growing Boys Club or Orlando. I continued my Dad's friendship with Bill at the Citrus Club and I too worked and retired from...

Dear Alice and family,
Art and I were so sorry to hear about Bill. Our wish for you is to always remember the good and fun memories you had together. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Art and Frances Dasher

Marilyn,
I hope you all are awash in the warm memories of your father who was one of the quintessential gentleman leaders In this town. He was gracious and clearly loved by many. My wishes to you and your family,
Dori Igou Madison



The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize William Ralph Amidon, Jr. for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his LEsprit du Corps. Semper...

Years ago I worked in Bills Southern Bell operations. He was a fine person and I am sorry for your earthly loss. God Bless you as you remember him and live your lives as he would want.
Sincerely,
Julie Dulaney
Director Small Business Florida- BellSouth AT&T (Retired)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Always enjoyed visiting Mr. Amidon when I would come to Orlando with Bill. He had a great sense of humor and was always a gracious host.