William B. Garrard

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William Garrard Obituary

WILLIAM B.
GARRARD, 74

WINTER HAVEN - Mr. William B. Garrard of Winter Haven, passed away from cancer Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Hospice Residents Center in Auburndale. He was 74.
A native of New Orleans, LA, born 1936 to Louis and Virginia Garrard, Bill moved here in 1964 from Sarasota, FL. He owned and operated service stations and car washes and the Invisible Fence Company. Bill graduated from the University of Miami; was a US Air Force veteran, and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Isabel Knight. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty; his sons: Bill (Melissa) Garrard, Jr. of Kennewick, WA; Tim Garrard of Potomac, MD; Chris (Raysa) Garrard of Orlando, FL; and his brothers: Louis F. (Irene) Garrard of Winter Haven and Holt (Rochelle) Garrard of Atlanta, GA.
Bill is also survived by his grandchildren: Noah and Harrison of Washington State, and Gabriella, and Isabella of Orlando.
Memorial services will be Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church chapel. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Miami.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.
Condolences to the family can be sent to: www.oakridgefuneralcare.com

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Published by The Ledger on May 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Garrard

10 Entries

Sandy Brown

May 17, 2011

I was sorry to hear about your husband and Dad, Keeping you all in my prayers, Sandy Brown

Bill Sutton

May 16, 2011

Betty: I have so many fond memories of Bill, all the way back to Miami & Regal beer days. He was one of the main reasons I pledged SAE at Florida, a wise decision, as we both were initiated there and graduated from Miami. I know your faith will pull you through this difficult time. Your friend, Bill Sutton

May 16, 2011

Dear Betty and all the family, How sad that Bill has passed on -- still young. The world is a better place for him having been part of it for all of us who loved him and shared his friendship for so many years. We all have the memories. My love and thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Diane
Eldredge

Liz McNamee

May 15, 2011

Dear Mrs. Garrard, Chris & family,
I was so sorry to hear the news. Sending my love at this difficult time.

Pat Harrison

May 15, 2011

Dear Betty,
My deepest sympathy to you and your dear family. When my husband, Ed, passed away recently, Bill said "Ed was a man that you can be proud of". We can say the same for Bill. He will be missed.

GOD bless you,
Pat Harrison

Margaret Koos Johnson

May 15, 2011

I cannot begin to tell you how sad I am to hear of Mr. Garrard's death. My prayers are with all of you during this very sad time. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed. God bless you all.
Prayers and love, Margaret Koos Johnson and family

May 15, 2011

Dear Betty,
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss.
May the love of your family and friends carry you through your grief.
Gary and Meredith Niemann

May 15, 2011

Dear Betty, Bill was a great guy. He was a special childhood friend. I learned to drive in his car on Riveria Dr. I still remember him swinging the paddle when I joined phi delta pi. His father helped pay my way through dental school my sophomore year by fireing Bill and giving me his job at the Regal bruery. I remember him planning how he was going to marry you. He was smitten by you. It was a good thing you wanted that sport car. You were the most wonderful thing in his blife and he treasured you. My prayers are with you. Love Jack (Kelley)

Peter Jones

May 15, 2011

My condolences to the family and friends. My association with Bill and the Garrard's go back a long way. He knew people in high places at the Regal Brewery (his dad) and got me a job there. I eventually came back when it became Anheuser-Busch and stayed until leaving for law school. Our paths separated for a number of years while Bill and his wonderful wife, Betty raised a family and I did the same. Then, as a lawyer, I was able to help Bill in a big case involving his gas station and on other matters as well.

I could go on and on about Bill and the family. Mrs Garrard treated me like a member almost. One of them scored the first touchdown ever for Coral Gables high.

Bill was the only person in the world who called me every year on December 23 to wish me a happy birthday. He was the hardest worker I ever met. He was kind, considerate, a wonderful family man with a smile. I don't know what else to say other than I loved him and will miss him forever and ever. I'm also familiar with the big “C” taking my mother and sister. It's sad to say, but I'm glad the pain is over for Bill.

To all the family members, you can proudly say, Bill was one of us, and to friends, you can proudly say Bill was my friend.

Judy DeGarmo-Madaus

May 15, 2011

Dear Betty and family: I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. My sincere sympathy to you and the family.

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