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William ANDREWS Obituary

ANDREWS, William D. 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2020. Bill was born in Strawberry, Arkansas on December 23, 1932. After serving in the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict, he worked for GTE California and GTE Data Services in Florida for over 39 years. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Wallace, and his mother, Myrle. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna; two daughters, Terri Moore and Karen Carty (Glen); four granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters, all from Tampa, FL; sister, Norma Love of Los Altos, CA; and brother, Larry (Cheryle) of Meridian, ID. A Celebration of Life will be available on Tuesday, December 1 on tampascene.com/obits/billandrews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in memory of Bill Andrews may be sent to 709 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, Florida, 33612.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Gary Sloan

November 17, 2022

Auncle Bill was a great man. He always was a great support for me and my family. I miss having him around when advice was needed. Always supported and loving man for me and all of our family. Will be very much missed, but know he is right with the man and is watching over us every day. We love you

Ellen Wydo

January 16, 2021

I am so sorry to see this. Bill Andrews was a wonderful man that welcomed me and my family to Forest Hills Presbyterian Church with open arms. Both he and Donna and their children are just a great example of a loving family. In reading his accomplishments I am amazed at all the lives he touched and things he did. Again my condolences. Ellen Wydo (formerly Goucher)

Becky (Crosby) Schrot

December 1, 2020

I noticed Mr Andrews obituary in the newspaper and marked my calendar to watch his memorial service today. I remember the Andrews family as very welcoming to all of us teenagers at Forest Hill Church. We enjoyed many Sunday night pizza parties at their home. I was very good friends with Terri at the time, and spent many sleepovers at their home. The Andrews always had an open door for all of us to enter and visit. I know your father will be missed very much, but he left a legacy for you all to remember him by. My thoughts, love and best wishes are sent out today.

Ken Scott

December 1, 2020

I remember my last visit with Bill last year with my now 6yr old granddaughter Caroline, he told her stories from when I was a child and endeared himself to her. Many lifelong stories that could be told and that still bring a smile...Bill was a good man and a dear friend.

BRUCE BROWN

December 1, 2020

I WORKED WITH BILL ANDREWS FOR TWENTY FIVE YEARS AT GTEDS IN TAMPA. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN MY FATHER DIED, BILL WAS THERE TO HELP ME DEAL WITH MY LOSS. I REGRET THAT AFTER I RETIRED I LOST TRACK OF BILL. THE GTEDS THAT WE BOTH KNEW IS GONE NOW. BILL WAS A LIVING HISTORY OF THIS COMPANY AND
OF DATA SERVICES IN GENERAL.

Gary Sloan and family

November 28, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May God give all of you peace

Simone Taylor

November 22, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you be comforted by the loved ones and support of God.

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