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William Maki Obituary
November 6, 1948 - July 16, 2013
Kathleen, GA- William George "Bill" Maki, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
Bill was born on November 6, 1948 in Wakefield, Michigan and was of the Catholic faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base after thirty-five years. Bill loved riding his Harley, working on cars and riding his John Deere tractor, but most of all, he cherished time spent with his family and grandchildren. Bill's father, Burhart Maki, preceded him in death.
His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of thirty years, Cheryl Maki of Kathleen; children, Mary Jolena Maki of Kathleen, Diana Morris (Kirk) of Gray, Jamie Maki (Summer) of Gray, and Joshua Mathis of Roberta; mother, Mary Maki of Grants, New Mexico; twelve adoring grandchildren; siblings, Dale Maki (Mary) of Grants, New Mexico, Jimmy Maki (Debbie) of Deerfield, Illinois and Donna Miller (Lenny) of Alamogordo, New Mexico; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Maki
July 31, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill and I shared many good times growing up in Grants, NM. I have nothing but fond memories...he was a great friend. I hope you find some solice in your time of grief.
Arlisa Colbert
July 29, 2013
Diana and family I pray you will find peace and comfort knowing
Dad is with The Lord. Cherish your memories and move forward in the way he would wish for you.
Carol Sumner Ballew
July 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I knew him when I was growing up in Grants,NM and spent a lot of time at their house.May God comfort you all during this time.
jason WRIGHT
July 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss. There will never be another like Mr. Bill.
Tanya Deason-Croft
July 19, 2013
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Paulina Greene Stone
July 19, 2013
Diana, Jamie, and Family, Words cannot express the sadness I feel for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!
diana maki morris
July 19, 2013
Thank you all for your expressions, he was a great daddy and pawpaw. The rock of my life and the only man a little girl could depend on. I love you daddy.
maryanne dozier
July 18, 2013
cheryl,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.may god comfort you in this time of sorrow.
The Rhoden Family
July 18, 2013
Cheryl,Josh,Jolena and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Mr Bills passing, Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Peggy (Perkins) Mark Suber
July 18, 2013
Diana, Jamie and family I am so sorry to hear about your daddy. Our prayers are with you all.
Cary Stokes
July 18, 2013
GODSPEED Bill, to the Family may God grant you peace and comfort you.
Gerald Miller
July 18, 2013
God bless Bill and his family during this time of grief. I worked with Bill and he was always a joy to be around.
Don Hamlin
July 18, 2013
Bill was my working partner at Robins AFB in the early 80's. I will never forget his stories of Vietnam and motorcycles and how he laughed as he told them. Bill is one of life's most memorable people and I have been priviledged to know him!
Karl Harris
July 18, 2013
I worked with Bill and he was a great man to work with. I would see him from time to time after he retired and one thing that never changed is he always greeted me with that big smile. GOD BLESS
Susan Sanders
July 18, 2013
Diana and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words cannot express our sympathy. Your dad was a great man and he will be truly missed by all.
Love you!!
Susan, Derrick, Skylar & Hayden Sanders
Kelyn and Christopher King
July 18, 2013
Jolena and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God comforts you in this time.
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