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WILLIAM GLYNN LEFFLER Age 79, husband of Danielle Faulkner Leffler and a resident of Eastville, VA, formerly of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 5, 2012. A native of West Palm Beach, FL, he was the son of the late Irvin Glen Leffler and the late Cora Keen Leffler. He was a 1951 graduate of Palm Beach High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, a member of the Masonic Harmonia Lodge #138 AF & AM in West Palm Beach for over 50 years, a member of the Capeville Masonic Lodge #107 AF & AM, a member and Deacon of Lower Northampton Baptist Church, and a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry in Lake Worth, FL. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corporation after 38 years of service, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and most of all loved his family. In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by a son, Dr. William Glynn Leffler, Jr. and his wife, Dr. Deborah Haas Leffler; two daughters, Elizabeth Leffler Oraham and her husband, Pastor Greg K. Oraham, Julie Leffler Wagner and her husband, Gary William Wagner; one sister, Martha Ballard; four brothers, Robert Leffler, Carl Leffler, Richard Leffler, David Leffler; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Marie Leffler, Justin Todd Leffler, Rick James Oraham, Kristen Elizabeth Oraham, Cole Gregory Oraham, Dr. Ashley Leigh Wagner, Trisha Renee Wagner; three great-grandchildren, Savannah Lane Murray, Mia Elizabeth Oraham, Abigail Lynn Oraham; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Leffler was predeceased by three brothers, John Leffler, Irvin Leffler, and Jerry Leffler. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Lower Northampton Baptist Church with Reverend Jeff Conrow officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Northampton Baptist Church, 24280 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home, Cape Charles, VA To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Aug. 8 to Aug. 15, 2012.

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robert walker

August 16, 2012

I worked with your Dad a Pratt for many year's ,so sorry to hear of his passing.. your family is in my prayers ,Bob Walker

JOHN WAUGH

August 15, 2012

I worked with your Dad at Prat for many years. Bill was a great guy that always had a smile to go along with a joke or story to help make your day. He will be greatly missed by his Pratt family also.

Linda & Fred Vettori

August 9, 2012

Dr Leffler we are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your whole family. Hope your Mom is okay. Please tell her we are very sorry for the lose of her husband. hugs to you all..

Pete Ebel

August 9, 2012

Julie and Gary,

We are so sorry for your loss. Hold closely to your heart all the good times with your father.

Kris and Pete Ebel

Denise Kladis

August 9, 2012

Danielle, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Actually, I am shocked. I just saw you guys not long ago. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. God Bless, Denise Kladis

Marci Bakke

August 8, 2012

So sorry to read of your father's passing. Know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucille Peller, Marci and Russ Bakke

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