Photo courtesy of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home - Palestine
Jan 14, 1929 - Jul 1, 2025
What a joy to know this man. He was the epitome of a great Christian man who loved his wife and daughters and was so proud of them.
Jane and Steve Sussdorf
July 06, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Friend
I was so sorry to hear that we've lost WA. He was such a sweetheart. He and Shirley were so kind and good to my mother and dad before they passed away. Definitely one of my favorite cousins! I'm sure he's happily reunited with Shirley and already looking for his next horse. My love to the family.
Sarah Handorf Goebel
July 05, 2025 | The Woodlands, TX | Family
Regret hearing that our lifelong friend has left us, but I know he is loving to be with Shirley and all of the other Handorfs which were all like family to our family. Prayers for peace and comfort for all.
Patsye Potts Lively
July 03, 2025 | The Woodlands, TX | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yvonne Ramirez
July 03, 2025 | Katy, TX
WA stopped by to visit several times here at the Church Office. He was such a charmer. A really nice guy, so wonderful to visit with. He was just a pleasure.
Vicki Reynolds
July 03, 2025 | Palestine, TX
He was great man at first Christianchurch of Palestine he also likes to laugh alot [email protected]
ANDREA Nicholson
July 03, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Friend
Funeral services for William Arthur (WA) Handorf will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday July 8, 2025 at the First Christian Church with Reverend Jordan Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Visitation will be at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
WA Handorf passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 surrounded by his daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Scarborough Handorf, his parents Dora and John Henry Handorf of Palestine, Texas, and 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by his daughters; Shirra H. Sanchez and her husband Raymond Sanchez, Sharon H. Thornton and her husband Bruce Thornton, granddaughters; Angela Espinosa and Kimberly Reid, great-grandchildren; Madison, Mason, Aaron, Anna, Bailey, Billy, Tessa, William, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
WA was a 71-year Mason and a member of Elkhart, Tyre, and William Foster Lodges. He was a Past Master of Elkhart, his home lodge, and a Past Master of Tyre. He served as District Deputy in 2001-2002.
He served in the National Guard and the Army Reserve, and he retired from the Army Reserve as Colonel in 1989.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Palestine or the Masonic Lodge.
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