William G. "Bill" Lange

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William Lange Obituary

Retired Sales Manager GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest at the residence on Saturday, May 28, 2005, Mr. William G. " Bill " Lange, beloved husband of forty years to Patricia " Pat " Dunn Lange. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, today, May 31, 2005 at 12 noon from Elliott Sons Funeral Home Columbia Road Chapel with Rev. Bob Daniel officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Ted A. Greve, Ryan A. Greve, Wayne D. Whitehead, Wesley A. Whitehead, Jessie Maddox, James R. King, J. Greg Barrett and Michael D. Ford. Born in Augusta on December 21, 1929, the son of the late Eugene and Janie Smith Lange, Bill attended school in Richmond County and upon graduation from Augusta Junior College went to work for Armour Packing Company for a brief period of time. His Naval Unit was called during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Sunnyland Packing Company as a salesman for twenty-nine years, w as promoted to Regional Sales Manager and then to Sales Manager. Because of his love of working directly with people and dislike of being confined to an office and indoors, he resigned this position and returned to his old position as the Regional Sales Manager. Bill eventually retired from Land O' Frost, Inc. in 1992 as the Southeastern Sales Manager, overall spending fifty six years in the wholesale meat business. He also was a talented jazz musician, playing for the Richmond Academy Band, The Augusta Symphony and the Charlie Fulcher Band. He demonstrated great love for his family and was a wonderful provider. In life he took so much pride in achieving perfection in his home, his yard and his surroundings, and ultimately loving his home at the lake most of all. He was always immaculate with never a hair out of place. Additional survivors include two sons, William G. " Billy" Lange, Jacksonville, FL, and Bradley D. Dunn and his special friend, Stephanie Barkley, Martinez, GA.; two da ughters, Bonnie L. Whitehead, Jacksonville, FL, and Beverly L. Greve and son-in-law Ted.A. Greve, Charlotte, NC; one sister, Mary L. Kirkey, Appling, GA; a brother, Douglas E. Lange, Charleston, SC; Grandchildren, Audrey G. Forbes, William G. Lange, III, Ashley G. Nolan, Wayne D. Whitehead, Ryan A. Greve, , Wesley A. Whitehead, Carson S. Greve, Forrest C. Greve, ; Great-Grandchildren, Logan Forbes and Landen Forbes. Mr. Lange was preceded in death by a son, Elbert C. Dunn in 1985. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Wildlife Federation, 11600 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, GA, 30014. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from May 29 to May 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Lange

8 Entries

Patricia Foss

June 3, 2005

Pat Sorry I missed services but my prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do; do not hesitate to call. Love you.

jack brooks ruby wright

June 1, 2005

Pat, Ruby and I send you our condolences upon reading of Bill's

death. You are both in our prayers.

Jack Brooks,Jr. and Ruby Wright.

Frank & Stacey Cory

June 1, 2005

Dear Pat and all of Bill's Family

Our deep condolences for your loss.

Frank & Stacey Cory

JEFF FORBES

June 1, 2005

NANA,

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE W/YOU AND I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT SINCE PAPA WAS THE ONE WHO BROKE ME IN ON CLEANING FISH,I FEEL HE HAS LEFT ME THE DUTY.I'M HERE IF YOU NEED ME

LOVE,

JEFF

Mallory and Hardy Johnson

May 31, 2005

Our heartfelt prayers are with the whole Lange family. We did enjoy seeing you all tonight at the funeral home.

Bill is now at peace and no longer in pain and for that we can all be very grateful. Hopefully he is already playing the drums for all those in heaven.

Lots of love,

Mallory and Hardy Johnson

Jim Pyle

May 30, 2005

To The Family and Friends of Bill Lange...it is with much sadness that I read the notice of Bill's passing. While I have not seen him in some 50+ years, I still remember him from our days at Richmond Academy, when, as cadets, we were required to be "sharpe as a tack" at all times in the ROTC activities. I always noted that Bill was always one who was ready for inspection. One instance I especially recall was seeing him walking across the campus, coming to school one morning. He was carrying his uniform and his low quarter shoes, since that day...a Tuesday...was parade day for the cadets. His shoes, in particular, glistened like glass. That was Bill Lange. He set the example for us "younger folks", and it has stayed with me all these years. I retired after 32 years of Active Army and Reserve time, and always tried to measure up to Bill's shiney shoes. I made it sometimes. And he was no slouch with his drum, either. I can imagine that all his family were extremely proud of Bill, and what he accomplished in life. His memories will be with you all, to recall and share. Please accept my condolences during your time of loss. Jim Pyle, LTC US Army, Ret. ARC Class of '50.

Susan Sand

May 30, 2005

I didn't know Mr. Lange, but I know his son Brad. If Brad's character is a reflection of his upbringing, Mr. Lange did a good job. My condolences to the family.

Bobby Grove

May 29, 2005

Dear Pat,

Carlee and I want you to know that we love you and we are here for you. We will miss Bill very much.

Bill Lange never really retired. He just went from being one of the best merchandizers in the Wholesale Food Industry to a very successful Principle in the Real Estate Industry. His specialty was Property on the Water, primarily Clark Hill. Everybody in Augusta knows about the Fishing Tournament whose winner is Titled " Mr. Clark Hill. Well Bill Lange was " Mr. Clark Hill" in the tournament of Property at The Lake. Nobody was more knowledgeable than Bill when it came to Clark Hill. He loved The Lake.

Bill had the best work ethics and self dicipline to get the job done. I admired and loved Bill Lange. Maybe now he will actually retire unless he finds a big Lake in heaven. If he does, can't you just see him walking over a piece of property with the savy of a cat analyzing every inch to make sure he can flip it for a Profit.

I personally know that Bill Lange loved his family with all his heart. He loved Pat with a passion.

She was and will always be the Apple of His Eye.

Pat you are in our prayers.

Bobby and Carlee Grove