WILLIAM GANDY Obituary

GANDY William Bernard Gandy, 89, of Jacksonville, FL passed away January 29, 2013. He was born in Waycross, GA and lived most of his life in Jacksonville. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during WWII as a Warrant Officer in the Pacific. He retired from the JEA after 43 years in 1990 and was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener and an active member of the Men s Garden Club of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Lillian E. Gandy. Survivors include: daughters Terri Hathcock (John) and Becky Nunnally (Michael); son William Bernard Gandy, Jr. (Gail); grandchildren, Adam Hathcock (Rebecca), Tyler Hathcock, Ryan Hathcock, Trevor Nunnally, Elizabeth Wilson (Jason), Rachel Gandy; sister, Marion Delrose, and other family members and many friends. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10AM at Parkwood Baptist Church, 7900 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Men s Garden Club Scholarship Fund, In Memory of Bernard Gandy, 5759 Piper Glenn Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32222. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM GANDY

14 Entries

Lyles Sim

February 3, 2013

A fellow member of Garden Club he will be missed

Cynthia Key Smith

February 2, 2013

I was saddened to hear that Mr. Gandy passed, my prayers and thoughts go out to his family, especially his children and grandchildren. I worked for Mr. Gandy from 1979 to 1988, all very good years, I spoke often to his children and to his wife, and met several family members, JEA was one big happy family. I will always remember his jovial personality, he loved his family dearly and he loved people, one of the best bosses ever to work for JEA, fair, honest, one of the very best. He and Lillian shared Lillian's cross stitch as gifts to Sue and I on special occassions. The beautiful plants, so much good, from such a wonderful person/family. God bless you as you continue to enjoy good memories of your father, grandfather, family member. I will always cherish his kindness, his mentoring, and his kind authority and leadership. God be with you all.

Steve Long

February 1, 2013

Bernard was my supervisor at JEA. He was a man of integrity and knowledge. I enjoyed working with him.
May God bless his family during this difficult time.

Ribault High School Class of 1968

February 1, 2013

Becky and family - your friends and classmates extend our deepest sympathy and many prayers to you on the passing of your Dad. May your memories ease your sadness and bring a smile. God Bless

Floyd & Pat Wallace

January 31, 2013

It is well said in the following quote “Immortality lies not in the things you leave behind, but in the people your life has touched.” Bernard Gandy was my supervisor, my friend and my mentor at JEA. He definitely touched my life and I will never forget him. He was my hero.

Some people come into this life and leave quietly. However, others enter this life and touch the hearts of everyone around them. They leave their mark upon everyone they have met during their lifetime. Mr. Gandy was without a doubt one of the special people that his family and friends shall never forget as a kind, warm and loving human being. My wife and I feel blessed to have had an opportunity to know, love, and to have been Mr. Gandy's friends. We, along with his family and friends, celebrate Bernard Gandy's life.

Pat Matheson

January 31, 2013

Berney,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I know Mr. Gandy was a very special man because of the things you have shared with us. The wonderful memories you have of him will be yours forever. Prayers for your comfort. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Nancy Gandy

January 31, 2013

Bernie,Becky,Terri, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your dad. I loved him and your mother and have such great memories of them. I hope your families are well and wish you love in your grief.

Nancy Fussell Loznicka

January 31, 2013

Becky, Bernie & Terry--my condolences on behalf of my entire familly. Your Dad (and Mom) were wonderful friends and neighbors to my parents many years ago and also so very kind to all of us neighborhood kids. Although I was able to attend your mother's service, I have a conflict at the time set aside for your father and will not be able to see any of you this time. I have said a prayer for each of you. Your friend, former classmate and neighbor--Nancy Fussell Loznicka

Tricia Corwin

January 31, 2013

Gail, we are so sorry for your family's loss. I know your hearts ache, but it helps to ease the pain to remember the love and laughter you shared with him.

Cindy & Richard Jordan

January 31, 2013

Our thoughts are with all of you dueing this time. Gail, I will always remember how fondly you spoke of your father in law. God bless you all

Pat Vail

January 31, 2013

Bill was the best neighbor - always had helpful info to share, whether growing roses or getting the roof repaired. He was particularly helpful when we had one of our numerous JEA power outages: he knew just who to call. The "Saints of Isabel" will miss him and can only hope that another gardener moves into his house.

Nancy Gunter

January 31, 2013

Bernie was like a Father to me for many years. He was my Father's best friend & in 1979 for Mother's Day my Mother wanted a hedge planted in the front of the house. Bernie sat my Mother in a lawn chair in the driveway as he planted the hedge. My Mother had breast cancer & that was her last Mother's Day. Everytime I visited, the hedge was there to remind me. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. I am so saddened to hear of your loss. He was a great man!

Gary Duarte

January 31, 2013

I have many great memories of Bernard and the time I spent with him at JEA. He was a man of dedication and a source of great knowledge and laughter! May God bless your family and look over you all during your time of sadness and celebration. Bernard will truly be missed by all who knew him.

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