William Eckert Obituary
William Lloyd Eckert, 67, of LaCoste, Texas passed 2:25AM on November 24, 2022 after battling cancer at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
William was born in Junction on September 17, 1955 to Elsie Louise Vidaure. William grew up in Junction and then moved to Devine in the early 1970’s and married Vicki Lynn King on November 19, 1977; the two were lifetime lovers and friends. William was the supervisor of City Public Services where he retired. He enjoyed fishing on the Llano River and many others, and was a member of the Devine Golf Course. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing William knew how much he loved fishing and golfing.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Louise Vidaure; grandfather, William August Eckert; grandmother, Elsie Liona Eckert; sister, Cheryl Richter; and nephew, Leslie William Sorrell.
William is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vicki Lynn Eckert; sister, Edwina Faye Wall and her two daughters, Valarie Ann Garcia and Bobby Jo Hagemann; sister, Susan McDonald; brother, Anthony Dale Vidaure; many nieces and nephews; uncle and aunt, John and Billie Faye Rimes and their sons, Windell Coursey Jr. and Rodney Coursey along with their children and grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sandy Keene and family; and nearest friend, Mike Sorrell.
Memorial services will be held on a future date in May 2023.
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God has chosen for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the end of the day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
Look for the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch
If my time seems all too brief,
Don’t lengthen your pain with undue grief
Lift up your heart, and peace to thee,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home. (325) 446-3076
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Tammy Wincott
December 28, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Eckert's passing. I spoke with him about 6 months prior regarding a case I had where he had been a witness to a Will. We spoke at length and he talked about his wife and his days in Devine. It was obvious that he loved his wife very much. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Cynthia Sparkman
December 26, 2022
You will be missed! Always enjoyed the times that I shared with you and your wife Vicky.
Leavie Miller
December 6, 2022
I worked with Bill at CPS Energy I worked in a different department than he did, whenever we were on the same job together I knew things were going to get done We had lots of good times together. My prayers and condolences go out to his family. Rest in peace my good friend. It was good seeing you again in H-E-B like always. I will always remember our good times at work.
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