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Born December 18, 1926, in Richmond, IN., to Forrest and Vivian Maple, William lived in Richmond, Indiana most of his life before moving to Florida in 2004. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in WWII. Willliam also worked for Ford Motor Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1994. He loved to tinker around with clocks and enjoyed cooking and going antiquing.
He is survived by his son, Mark (Dana) Maple of Hagerstown, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Maple, who died in 2003; daughter, Beth Ann Maple; parents; sister, Nina Brooks; and brother, Gene Maple.
Burial will be at Earlham Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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