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William Carver Obituary

William Dean Billy Carver, Sr. - SAVANNAH - William Dean Billy Carver, Sr. died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. Billy graduated from Benedictine Military School and attended Furman University. He owned and operated Meco Inc. for many years. He also worked with Amera Bank and more recently with J.C. Lewis Ford Co. He was a longtime member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and the Berean Sunday School Class. He was the teaching leader of Community Bible Study in Savannah and was active in the Kyros Prison Ministry and the Emmaus Community. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Patty Carver; son, William Dean Dee Carver, Jr. and wife, Ansley Ennis Carver; daughters, Tracy Lynn Carver and Leigh Anne Carver; grandsons, William Dean Carver, III and Robert Ansley Carver all of Savannah ; sister-in-law, Kathryn Barton of Charleston, SC; sister, Marilyn Rachael of Atlanta, GA and brother, David Carver of Savannah. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, earmarked for Sanctuary Restoration. Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News August 1, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jul. 30 to Aug. 1, 2012.

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Andrea Andrews

August 7, 2012

Billy has led so many folks to Jesus, our Lord and Savior. What a good and faithful servant he has been. Our love and prayers for you, Patty, and your family, Andrea and Clyde Andrews

Carter Ramsey

August 5, 2012

Patty, my prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. One of my fondest memories of Billy is when in 55'SHS/BC Thanksgiving Football game Billy and I battled across the line, he was one of the toughest players I played against and developed into a good friendship. He truly will be missed.

Ronnie Floyd

August 3, 2012

I will miss my old friend and all our good times hunting and playing golf. May God be with you, Patty and family.

August 3, 2012

Billy and I go way back to "splinterville" and then on to BC. Kaye and I are sorry that Billy is no longer with us. Our prayers are with Patty and the family.

Herby O'Keefe

Jan & Jerry Paulson

August 3, 2012

Patty,
We are so sorry that Billy has past. We had some good time.
Our prayers are with you.

Chris Rudolph

August 1, 2012

I will never forget "Big Buster",our football team center.
Chris Rudolph BC class of 1956

Sue Hagins

August 1, 2012

Patty, I worked with Billy, way back in the Ameribank days. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We had some good times. Prayers to you and your family
Sue Hagins

Rick Buchner

August 1, 2012

Dee and Family, So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Rick Buchner

JOE MAHANY

August 1, 2012

YEARS AGO AT BENEDICTINE WE KNEW BILLY AS "BUSTER"...HE WAS A GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYER AND A GREAT CLASSMATE...REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND.

August 1, 2012

Billy, our oldest cousin, you will truly be missed. Say "hi" to all the family. Love you, Mary Louise Lyons

Savoya Jones

August 1, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Bill for many years at J.C. Lewis Ford. So sad to hear of his passing. I will lift the family up in prayer.

Linda McCusker

August 1, 2012

Patty & family - We remember Billy during our camp days with Woodmen of the World. Some great memories there. Estelle & Gary Clark also send their condolences. May God give your family "the peace that passeth all understanding" during this time. Estelle & Gary Clark and The Myrick Girls, Virginia, Linda, Lucy, Arlene & Susie.

Bill Fritts

August 1, 2012

Billy, thanks for all the memories, Bill and Deborah Fritts

Chip Grissom

July 31, 2012

Billy you have been a great friend to my dad, mom and our family. I have fond memories of the early days at Meco. Thanks for your leadership, humor and Love.

Louie Waldhour

July 31, 2012

Billy you will be missed by your 1956 classmates at BC.

Susan Carver

July 31, 2012

Thank you for walking me down the aisle to marry your brother. You will be missed very much

David Carver

July 31, 2012

Love you Brother

Jennifer Rodgers

July 31, 2012

You will be missed Uncle Billy

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