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William B. Gott VIRGINIA BEACH - William B. Gott, 74, went to be with the Lord Sept. 5, 2008. He was born in Maine June 17, 1934. William attended Gateway Free Will Baptist Church, and was a volunteer at Salvation Army. During his career in the United States Navy, he received many honors including the Bronze Star with Combat V, Vietnam Unit Citation and a Licensed Merchant Marine Officer by U.S. Coast Guard. He proudly retired from the Navy as a commander. He is survived by his loving wife, Ok Bun Kim Gott, of 27 years; three daughters, Sherry, Cathy and Cindy; two stepchildren, Dominic and Michael; and five grandchildren. He will truly be missed. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Gateway Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Karl Sexton officiating. Condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
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Dorothy Young
September 8, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Bill was a kind a gentle man. He will live in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you!
Bob Harvey
September 7, 2008
I came to know Bill at a very low point in my life 10 years ago. He extended his hand in friendship in a way that told me everything would be okay. I will never forget that the rest of my life.
Corkey Oliver
September 7, 2008
Bill,
Thanks for all you did for umpiring and softball here in Tidewater. You were a blessing to us, thankfully God put you in a position to help us all out when it was most needed.
Cathy Bonynge
September 7, 2008
Dear Kim and Family...I regret that I am unable to be their to share in this final moment about my Father..It is conforting for me to know that I can talk to him though my prays now...and he knows now at last how much I have missed him in my life and that he did great things for me at times and I choose to remember only those thoughts...thank you for loving him so completely...you are gracious and full of kindness...that is what you gave to me...even if it was for just such a short time...GOD Bless you and your family...love Cathy Gott
Doc Meyer
September 7, 2008
Bill was also invloved in many local sports as an umpire and referee.
He will be missed.
Doc
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