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William Page Obituary
Abilene
William Louis "Bill" Page of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Mr. Page was born June 29, 1930, in Eastland, TX, to Daisy and Karl Page. He graduated from Eastland High School in May 1947. He married Laura Elizabeth "Bettye" Grimes of Eastland on June 15, 1951.
Mr. Page graduated from Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) in Lubbock, TX, in August 1955, with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He was employed as a Safety Engineer with Employers Insurance of Texas for 29 years. He was a Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves, and served as Honorary Commander of the AFOSI Detachment at Dyess Air Force Base. He was an active member of The Southwest Rotary Club, and served many years on the Abilene Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, receiving top honors in 1998 as "Board Member of the Year" for the State of Texas. He was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Abilene.
Mr. Page is survived by his daughters; Laura Lee Hines, of Abilene; Katherine Anderson and her husband, Dicky, of Abilene; Kelly Davis and her husband, Ronnie, of Arlington, TX; and Karla Randel and her husband, Dr. Mark Randel, of Nacogdoches, TX. He was blessed with eleven grandchildren; Cara Hines, Amy Anderson Braden and her husband, Robert; Ramby Anderson and his wife, Lacey; Laura and Andy Jack; and Joseph, Phillip, Elizabeth, Pearson, and Bethany Randel; and by four great-grandchildren; Page, Pearson, and Anderson Braden, and Olivia Hines. He is also survived by his sister Mary Page Childress of Abilene, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, colleagues and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Laura Elizabeth "Bettye" Page, and one grandson, John Hines.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 19, 5:00-7:00 PM at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the Eastland Cemetery at 3:00 PM, with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Meals on Wheels of Abilene, 717 N. 10th St., Abilene, TX 79601; Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory St., Abilene, TX 79601; St. Paul United Methodist Church 525 Beech St., Abilene, TX 79601; or to a charity of choice.
The guestbook may be signed and condolences submitted online at: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Page
October 8, 2012
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September 25, 2012
All my memories of Bill Page are positive and uplifting. One of the earliest is of him showing up in Lubbock after the tornado in May, 1970, driving a Red Cross relief truck and doing everything in his power to help. In my memory, Bill was on the quiet side and when he shared a thought, it was worth the hearing.
I know he will be greatly missed, but we rest in the knowledge that Bill has truly "gone home".
Dave Thomson
Former ECC Employee
Dean Duncan
September 24, 2012
Although Bill was in the ECC Abilene office and I was in Dallas, we got together now and then. I always enjoyed chatting with him -- usually about our family genealogy pursuits. I extend sympathies to the family.
Robert Ramsower
September 24, 2012
Bill Page was a fine man and excellent leader. We worked for the same company and it was always a pleasure to visit with Bill when I visited the office in Abilene. In more recent years, after we both were retired, we would visit at the annual company reunion. Bill will be missed by many people and we extend our condolences to his family.
Robert & Diana Ramsower
Pat Alford
September 21, 2012
Will miss you very much Bill. Thanks for the stories.
Chiara May
September 19, 2012
As their honorary commander Mr. Page always had an encouraging word for each and every one of the AFOSI guys at Dyess AFB. He was a funny man and It has been a pleasure and an honor to meet him.
C. May, Dyess AFB AFOSI Det. 222 spouse
Buddy Napier
September 19, 2012
Bill was a good man with a good heart. He loved his family and his friends always. It was a pleasure and a gift to know him. He will be missed.
September 19, 2012
Laura Lee, Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Twylia, Barbara and family
Blake Woodall
September 19, 2012
I served with Bill on the Military Affairs Committee (MAC). What a fine gentleman... he was always a pleasure to be around, share a kind word, or take the time to express genuine interest in you. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
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