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1938
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2016
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Willie Lindsay Obituary
Bill was born July 12, 1938, the son of Willie Lee Lindsay Sr. and Emma Jean Tate Lindsay. Bill attended high school in Seagoville, Texas. He married Mildred Phillips on October 10, 1964 at the New Hope Methodist Church. Bill had served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. For over 30 years, he worked for the Dallas Fire Department where he retired as a Lieutenant. Bill was an avid Rangers and Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed his hometown sports teams, especially the Lady Rebels. Bill enjoyed working in his shop, gardening, and taking care of the lawn. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, L. J., Bobby, and an infant brother; and sisters, Hazel, Helen, Martha, and Imogene.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mildred Lindsay of Ivanhoe; Son, Dr. Rodney Lindsay and wife Melissa of Lewisville; Daughter, Suzanne Person and husband Dr. David Person of San Antonio; Brother, Jerry Lindsay and wife Peggy of Texarkana; Grandchildren, Madison Person, Monroe Person, Mary-McKinley Person, Reid Lindsay, and Riley Lindsay; extended family and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com.
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September 7, 2016
Mildred I am so sorry to hear that Bill passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Veta McCulloch
Teressa Blackman
September 6, 2016
Mille, Rodney and Suzanne, Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. Bill was one of the finest Christian men that we knew. We pray that God comforts each of you during this time and brings peace to your hearts.
Much love,
Mark and Teressa Blackman
Annette (Pitts) Worsham
September 4, 2016
Millie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a very sweet man. I am praying for you and your family.
Billy Montgomery
September 4, 2016
Rest In Peace Uncle Buddy I love you
janis hampton
September 3, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Bill--and for the pain of his loss that you are experiencing. I am praying for comfort and peace at this sad time.
Janis Hampton
Kim Jenkins
September 3, 2016
Sweet Millie and Children.....I am so sorrowful for your loss! My prayer is for Gods peace which passes all understanding to cover you in the days ahead.
Much Love,
Kim
Nancy Chambers
September 2, 2016
To the Lindsay family I am so sorry to hear of Bills death.May God give the comfort that you need
Love you all
tonja brown
September 2, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I counted him as a friend. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Tonja and Mark Brown
Gail Yeakley
September 2, 2016
Mildred, Please know that my heart sorrows with you! Love, Gail
John and Kathryn Martin
September 2, 2016
We are so very sorry. Bill was one of the finest men it has been our privilege to know. You all our in our prayers.
September 2, 2016
Mildred everyone in the class of '61 considered Bill a part of it because he was always at all of functions that we had. Bill will be missed by all.
Jim Rafferty - Mesquite, Texas.
Lynda and Ron Northcutt
September 2, 2016
To Millie and all of Bill's family we express our deepest sorrow for your loss. Bill was such a kind man with a ready smile and hand outstretched in greeting. It was our joy to have known him. I pray that you all find comfort and peace in God and in the many friends who love you.
Sandra Stevenson
September 2, 2016
Milly and family, I'm so very sorry to learn of Bill's death. May your memories comfort you now and in the future. With deep sympathy,
Matt & Jacque Graham
September 2, 2016
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Lindsay was a wonderful and sweet man, always cheering on the Lady Rebels. My daughter Courtney made a good friend when she met Mr. Lindsay.
The Wise Funeral Home Family Bonham, TX
September 2, 2016
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
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