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Bill Garner passed on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Temple, TX. He served in the armed forces from 1956 until 1962 where he was a champion sharpshooter. Bill married the love of his life, Patricia G. Ziller in 1956. His professional career as an editorial cartoonist included working at the Pacific Stars and Stripes, The Washington Star, The Memphis Commercial Appeal and finally The Washington Times, where he worked for 26 years until his retirement in 2009. He won numerous awards for his fine art and editorial cartoons including The National Headliner Award in 1981. Bill was passionate about his family; he loved birding, old western movies, the Redskins and smoking brisket. He is survived by his wife Patricia and four children, Elizabeth (Erricker), Kathleen (Veazey), David and Brian, a large, loving extended family and Daisy, his Bichon. A private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to The Audubon Society or any other charity of your choice.
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Though it's been years I always enjoyed seeing Bill and his son Dave. I wish the family peace and healing during this time.
Dave B.
July 27, 2015
Dear Patricia, i pray the the Lord will sustain you and your family during this time of grief. i knew Bill when we worked together at the Commercial Appeal, and have one of his prints hanging on my wall. It is a drawing that Bill did of the classic old newsroom at the CA where almost every individual is recognizable. i knew all of those people. i am deeply saddened at the loss of an extremely talented artist who was full of wit and wisdom, a happy smile, a good friend. God Bless You In Jesus Precious Love Divine, and of course, in mine. george dunn
george dunn
July 27, 2015
I would see Bill once a week on Saturdays, I called him uncle Bill and always was aware when he wasn't there. He always cheered me up,I will miss him but not forget him and his special personality.
Tom Kluth
July 26, 2015
I have fond memories of Bill and his family during my childhood in Silver Spring when our two families spent a lot of time together in the 1960's.
John W. King (Berea, OH)
July 25, 2015
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