William W. Rankin

Dear Sally, Mary Layne and I send condolences to you--along with a recognition of what a fine life you enjoyed with fine Bill, a major mensch and soulful prophetic actor. Love, Bob Gregg

Dear Sally, Donna and I are among his many friends who are deeply sadden to learn of Bill's death. Along side your grief and your families' there are many others of us who loved and respected Bill and cherished his friendship. Now he has entered eternal joy and rest with the God he served so well. Much love and every good wish. Harmon Smith

Dear Amy, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. What an giant he must have been in his field and in the shepherding of resources toward those who were in need of help and solace. His life and outlook sound exemplary to me. The world would be a much better place with people like your dad in it. Bill Purcell

I had the pleasure of knowing Bill through my job at his high school alma mater (The Manlius School). Bill was a wonderfully kind, thoughful, passionate, caring soul who maintained friendships with his Manlius classmates throughout his whole life. It was wonderful to see the Class of 1959 come together for their 50th renunion where it was as if nary a day had passed since the joy of those boyhood friendships. Bill's youtful exhuberance was at the center of it all and he remained a loyal and...