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WILLIAM SANDLIN Obituary
Jan. 17, 1938 – Jan. 2, 2015
Harlingen: William Ross Sandlin, beloved friend, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, flew away to his home on high Friday evening Jan. 2nd at Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville.
Preceded in death by his father, R.F. (Friday) Sandlin, mother Mabel, (nee Weeks) and brother Donald Jack Sandlin and brother-in-laws Coleman Davenport and William Timberlake.
Survived by his wife Ava, his son Johnny Wilson, granddaughters Myra and Rachel, great-grandson Conrad, his son William Ross Sandlin Jr. (Niobe) their children Nick, Paul, David, Caroline, and Jonathon; aunts Mabel Ussery of Corpus, and Jean & Bill Gierden of California; his siblings Marilyn Davenport (Bobby) of Uvalde, Sylvia Timberlake (Ed) of Hondo, Robert Ray Sandlin (Bonnie) of Richardson, Sister in Law Kay Sandlin of Seguin, and all their families.
Bill was a pilot, a crop duster, crane operator, gun enthusiast, motorcycle rider, nature lover, and tireless explorer of the back roads of Texas and Mexico. He was unfailingly kind and generous and never met an enemy. He appreciated the service of our military and mentioned them in every prayer.
We will miss him terribly, but have perfect assurance that he is resting in the Lord.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9th at La Feria Church of Christ, followed by memorial services at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 also at La Feria Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation in his name to the charity of your choice or the woundedwarriorproject.org.
Special thanks to the medical staff at Valley Baptist Harlingen and Valley Regional Brownsville, Texas Oncology Weslaco and Harlingen, and his friend Richard Smith.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook or share a memory at www.buckashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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January 11, 2015
Hugs and love to Ava from Carl & Susie Cole. We just saw on line your loss of Bill. We have heartfelt fond memories of the two of you. Carl enjoyed working for and with Bill. Bill will be missed!
Katherie New\
January 10, 2015
My husband Jack and I met Bill in the late 60's. Bill worked with my husband starting with Dodds and Weidegartner then Motheral Construction. I do remember Bill's son, but I'm sure he does not remember us. He was pretty young. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Bill & Susan Brown
January 10, 2015
Ava, so sorry for your lost keeping you and your family in our prayers.
January 9, 2015
Ava my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Bob Stoltz
Lloyd & Toni Gordon
January 9, 2015
HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND WHEN WE LIVED IN HARLINGEN HE WAS THE BEST MAN IN OUR WEDDING IN 1960 May God be with the family
Richard and Helen Ayala
January 9, 2015
Ava - Our prayers are with you and your family.
January 8, 2015
I worked with Bill for a number of years in aviation. He was a great pilot and good friend. Fond memories. Please accept my condolences.
John Haralson
Gary Coleman
January 7, 2015
Sorry for your loss. My name is Gary Coleman and I worked with Bill when he worked with Rio Paving running a drag line in the mid to late sixties. I also knew his brother Jack who drove a haul truck. Bill showed me a good place to ride motorcycles off road - rough terrain by the Arroyo in Harlingen.
He was Good rider and I couldn't' even come close to riding like he could. He was a good man and I enjoyed his friendship.
Gary L. Coleman
January 7, 2015
Dear Ava - we are so sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort in your wonderful memories.
Make-A-Wish Central California staff
January 7, 2015
Ava - thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Frances Hall
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