Reverend William Edward "Bill" Van Dyke, Jr., 65, of Columbus, GA, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday night from 6 until 8 at Vance Memorial Chapel.

Pastor Bill was born on January 16, 1950, in Ft. Jackson, SC, to William E. and Delores Van Dyke, Sr. He was honored to serve as pastor of Benning Hills Baptist Church for over 19 years. Bill also served many families as a chaplain and bereavement coordinator with Gentiva hospice for over 10 years. He served his country in the US Army and received a degree from Mercer University in Macon, GA. He is preceded in death by a grandson William.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy Van Dyke; parents, William E. and Delores Van Dyke, Sr.; children, Nikki Dugger (Andy) their children, Jessica, Kyle, Joshua and Ezekiel; William E. Van Dyke III (Lize-Mari) their children, Rayyel and William"Quattro"; and Melissa Austin (John) their children, Israel, Josiah and Abel; extended family and many caring friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gentiva Hospice at 3615 South Railroad St, Suite 3, Phenix City, AL 36867.

Published by Daily News-Sun on Jul. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Reverend William "Bill" Van Dyke, Jr.

31 Entries

Audrey Austin

June 29, 2024

still loved and missed.....

Myra Josefsberg

July 4, 2023

Bill was a warm loving pastor and a kind supportive friend.

Dorothy Apt

June 30, 2023

Hi Bro. Bill, always love and miss you my friend and pastor!

Dorothy Apt

June 29, 2021

Miss you so much Bro. Bill! No one will ever take your place! Love you. See you again in Heaven!!!

Audrey Austin

June 29, 2020

I know you and Mike are both up in heaven praying for all of us---we love you, and we are all waiting for the day we see you again!

Dorothy Apt

June 29, 2019

Hi Bro. Bill, love and miss you. See you in heaven!

Calvin Baker

August 5, 2015

I wish I had found you earlier. This is your old Army buddy Calvin P.Baker. Remember Bonnie Do one Baptist Church and Camp Zama, Japan.

Lesley Vance

July 20, 2015

The Angels are singing! Deepest sympathy to the Family,
Lesley and Pat Vance

Elvin Hardy

July 19, 2015

Bill was my friend and a man of integrity. He was a devoted folower of Jesus, a loving husband, father and grandfather. All of us who knew him will truly miss him... I know I will.

Donna Cohen Wilkes

July 16, 2015

Pastor Bill was one of the most loving, giving men I've ever known. He was my Pastor when I moved to Warm Springs. He and Kathy were so dear to me, my daughters and my mother. I will always remember him for his love and kindness. He spent many hours in prayer for and with me and my family. He will be missed here on earth, but heaven is a better place with him there. God bless you Pastor Bill. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to Kathy and family.

Ron Croom

July 16, 2015

Pastor Bill was a wonderful blessing to me at Warm Springs Baptist back in 1984-85. I still have the business card he gave me way back then. It has been a reminder to pray for him and his family. Now, I pray for comfort for the family.

Sandra and Dorothy Price

July 11, 2015

To the family of Brother Bill,
I offer my deepest condolences
on his passing. I thank God for placing such a kind & gentle spirit in the path of my Christian journey.

Susan Turley

July 9, 2015

Bill was a source of great comfort to me when I needed it most. Many were able to continue on with his help. Rest in peace, you will be greatly missed.

melida robinson

July 7, 2015

thank God for a life well lived and loved. We will surely miss you. You were more than a Pastor to us. You were more like family. Rest in peace.

Michele Mccormick -Carter

July 6, 2015

Brother Bill will not be forgotten. He was so kind and supportive to my family when my father was sick and when he died. My father loved him dearly. I know you will be missed by your sweet family but I rejoice in knowing you are with your Heavenly Father.

Myra Josefsberg

July 6, 2015

Bill was a kind and caring pastor and friend to all who knew and worked with him. My deepest condolences to his family.

Mark Wafler, RN

July 6, 2015

Brother Bill was a good man. My sympathies to his family.

July 6, 2015

WEL PASTOR BILL YOU ARE WITH THE FATHER NOW I WILL NEVER FORGET 2 WEEKS AGO WHEN I HEARD YOUPREACH SRONG ON LOVE LOVE IS NOT WHAT IT SAYS BUT WHAT IT DOES BUT NOW YOU CAN PRAISE HIM 24 HOURS ADAY AND BENNING HILLS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU

July 6, 2015

Pastor Bill was such a blessing to Benning Hills Baptist Church his tools were a lots of love and care.Now God has rewarded him. So long brother, see you later.
Deacon George and Bertha

Scotty Scott

July 6, 2015

The world has lost a good friend . My friend Bill will always be remembered as a man of God who loved all of God's children. Thank you Lord for allowing us to have Brother Bill in our life. The world is sader but Heaven is sweeter. Love you Brother Bill see you later, Scotty

July 5, 2015

During . Your time of overwhelming grief, let God peace sustain you and give you the courage to know all is well wirh your soul my sympathy to all of pastor Bill family my regard and love. From Benning Hill Church. Betty Fitch. AND FAMILY 7 _5_15

Stacey Wooddell

July 5, 2015

Brother Bill was such a blessing to my family when my papa "David McCormick" passed away. Papa loved Brother Bill so much and now they are reunited in Heaven. We are thinking of his entire family and sending lots of love and prayers your way!

Pat Anderson

July 5, 2015

Condolences to the Vandyke family. Bill will be missed by so many. He helped so many thru the group at Hospice that had lost love ones. Will keep your family in my prayers and know Bill is still helping other in heaven. Thank you Bill for the long talks we had and the suggestions you gave me to help others. You will truly be missed.

July 5, 2015

We remember our days at Abundant Life together fondly. Lots of good memories with your family. Praying all your good memories with Bill will help you in the days ahead. He was special. Love to all. Dorn and Louise

Mary & Chrys Plotner

July 5, 2015

Bro.Bill,You used to tell me that since I had to work on Sunday, you would come to Publix & preach to me there. I miss you. RIP.Kathy, Melissa & family, you are in my thoughts & prayers. We love you. God Bless.

Dee Elkins

July 4, 2015

Condolences to the Van Dyke family, I am so sorry for your loss.

DOTTIE APT

July 4, 2015

bRO. BILL, I KNOW YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING MORE. PRAISE GOD. YOU KNOW WE WILL ALL GRIVE BECAUSE WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE WITH JESUS WORSHIPING AND PRAISING HIM!WE WILL ALL SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU, DOTTIE

Audrey Austin

July 4, 2015

A life well lived--I can see you talking with Jesus as pain is gone and He is saying "well done, my good and faithful servant" Many friends have greeted you there, those of us here salute you.

Pat Vance

July 3, 2015

Lesley and I are so sorry about your loss. We send our condolences to his entire family.
Praying for your peace,
Lesley and Pat Vance

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