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William Morel Obituary

William "Bill" Morel, 79, of Lynn Haven, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, at a local hospital. He retired after 30 years in the USAF. He was the past president and active member of the Optimist Club of Panama City and attended Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. Bill enjoyed working crossword puzzles and collected model trains.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Morel; son, Eric Morel (Denise); two daughters, Theresa Hrynkew (John) and Nikki DiBacco (Bill); three stepsons, Scott Allen Olson, Richard Whittecar (Linda) and Richard Jones (Monica); five stepdaughters, Denise Gwadz, Norma Schantz (Isaac), Donna Robinson (Rob), Barbara Hoyt (Ken) and Angie Owens (David); three sisters, Jean Oliver, Ethel Granados and Anna Ayotte; one brother, Thomas J. Morel; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Monday, May 16, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Burgess officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.kentforestlawn.com.

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Published by Panama City News Herald from May 15 to Jun. 30, 2011.

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anna ayotte

May 31, 2011

Hi Joyce,
I am sorry about losing Bill.As you know I'll miss him terribly.We were the closest and most alike in the family.Please keep in touch and thank you for all you did for bill.love Nana

May 20, 2011

I was very sorry to hear about Bill passing, I am an old friend of Bill and his late wife, and a member of the Optimist club w him.....my sympathy to all esp Nicki...from... Pam Pierson

George Glass

May 17, 2011

Dear Joice and family,

I will truly miss Mr. Morel. He was such a breath of fresh air every time I seen him.

May 16, 2011

Dear Joyce and all my cousins
Sorry to hear of Bills passing
I am the daughter of his mothers brother
Thomas Duryea. I will always remember his beautiful smile
God Bless
Janet

Jayme Miller

May 15, 2011

Joyce- We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is so incredibly hard. If there is anything we can do during this time please call. You are truely a blessing to have in our lives and we love you very much! May your husband rest in peace!
Love-
Jayme and The Panama City Chiropractic Staff!

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