William A. Duffy

William (Bill) A. Duffy, age 92, of The Villages, FL, went with the Lord, the 22nd of March 2025. Bill was the beloved husband of Sharon J. Duffy and pre-deceased by Eleanor Hostelley Duffy. Bill was born in St. Louis MO on June 14, 1932, son of the late John and Elizabeth Duffy. Bill leaves behind his two children, Stephen Duffy and Keith Duffy; his stepchildren, Brenda Rowe, Laura Hoatland (Mike), Brett Hoatland, George Hoatland (Cindy) and Sherri Willaimson; his grandchildren Craig Duffy (Jessica), Shane Suffy (Chelsea), Mackenzie Seiffert (Chris), Carissa Rowe Dumond (Charles), Jamie Rowe Carroll (Andrew), Logan Rowe, Randy Allen, Zachary Allen (Sarah), Amber Hason, Leyhelea Hoatland, Ariana Updyke, Raelynn Updyke, George Anthony Hoatland, Jeffery Hoatland, Joshua Williamson, Cassandra Williamson; and great grandchildren Lincoln, Nolan, Tyson, Benjamin, Emily, Sophia, Olivia, Maddox, Bailey Jo, and Lucas. Bill was pre-deceased by his brother Jack Duffy, Sister Mary Flood (Jim) and sister Betty.
With his witty character, charm and beautiful blue eyes, Bill was loved by everyone he met! He was personable and hard-working, serving his country and loving his family. Bill worked for General Cable for 42 years and was a highly decorated Drill Sergeant in the US Marine Corp D–2-5 who served in the Korean War. Bill received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, and awards/medals for Marine Corp Good Conduct, National Defense, Korean Service, U.N. Korean War Service, Korea PUC, Korean Defense Comm, Korean War Veteran, Expert Rifleman and Sharpshooter. Bill was a member of the Korean War Veterans League, American Legion 347 Honor Guard and golf league, Central Florida Marine Corp League, and the St Louis Club.
Married to Eleanor for 42 years, they raised their two boys and enjoyed time with them and their children. Bill met Sharon at a potluck dinner 27 years ago, they married on May 9, 1998, and they spent the past 20+ years traveling and cruising all over the world, to include a 28-day cruise to the Southern Pacific, a 14-day excursion to Ireland, and a reunion trip to Korea. Bill and Sharon, along with their Marine Corp friends, attended the First Marine Division Association Reunion every year, in multiple states, from 1997 to 2014. For his 80th birthday, Bill went skydiving! Bill will always be remembered as adventurous and brave!
Bill adored and honored Sharon every hour of every day, even in his time of illness. He treated his caregivers like family, with love and respect. Bill loved his extended family like there were his own, from Sharon's kids to the great grandchildren. We are so thankful for all the memories and love.
We know you are in Heaven, Bill, making Jesus laugh with your wonderful sense of humor. We Love You!
Calling Hours are at Beyers Funeral Home in Lady Lake, FL. On Monday, March 31, 2025, 2:00-4:00pm.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Pl, Lady Lake, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 8:30am.
Graveside Service at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Fl, Tuesday April 1, 2025, at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name, to the American Legion 347, or St. Vincent DePaul Society-St Timothy Catholic Church, Lady Lake, FL.