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William Thaggard Obituary

Name: Calling hours for William Thaggard
Start: 2016-11-09T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-09T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta

William R. Thaggard, Educator - AUGUSTA - Mr. William R. Thaggard, age 81, beloved husband of Uldine Thaggard and devoted father to son George N. Snelling, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He grew up in Savannah, GA, graduated from Benedictine High School in 1953. He served in Education Administration at Groves High School in Savannah after obtaining a B.S. Degree in Zoology and two Masters Degrees from the University of Georgia. Bill was a lifelong supporter of UGA and served in the U.S. Navy for two years. His support for the Bulldogs was unsurpassed. Bill's many civic endeavors include Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver Award (Boy Scouts), Savannah District Scout Leadership Chairman, Camp Director, order of the Arrow Advisor and other Scouting Voluntary Positions. Bill served as President of the Ogeechee Audubon Society, Savannah Jaycee's Board Member, Southern School Accreditation Committee Chairman, C.A.C.E. President and numerous other volunteer appointments. Upon retirement, Bill moved to Augusta, GA and enjoyed a new life with new horizons. His two passions in life were weight lifting and the composition of Philosophical Articles. He competed in the Senior Wight Lifting Association and won over 80 tournaments in locations all over the southeast. His good friend Steve Colahan trained and accompanied Bill on those many excursions and became a second son. The family is forever grateful to Steve for his devotion to Bill. Bill was a keen observer and composed many serious articles concerning the meaning of life and man's relationship to our world. His compositions are available online. In later years, Bill enjoyed a close relationship with George, Steve, and many new friends. The worth of a man is best measured by the affection of his friends. In his regard, Bill Thaggard's life was a huge success. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of his friendship. The funeral service was held Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 706-364-8484 Savannah Morning News November 10, 2016 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for William Thaggard

14 Entries

Wanda ILami

November 18, 2016

Mr. Thaggard was my biology teacher at Groves High School, from which I graduated in 1970. His was one of my favorite classes. He selected me to represent my class in a regional Biology competition. I did not win or even place, but it was an honor to be selected to go. I have never forgotten Mr. Thaggard. May he rest in peace,and my prayers are for the family.

November 10, 2016

Our prayers go out to you Jeremiah 29. 11 & 12.

November 10, 2016

Mr. Thaggard was a remarkably wonderful teacher who made learning fun. He encouraged students to ask questions and to seek answers with his guidance. Condolences to the family.
Gayla Weeks Kessler Robert W. Groves High School Class of 1966

November 9, 2016

My deepest sympathies.

Howard Purvis

November 9, 2016

He was my teacher at Groves High School in 1969 and 71. I really enjoyed his classes and his special talent in teaching those classes. Sad to hear of his passing. God Bless.

Ann Bland Hartman

November 8, 2016

Mr Thaggard was a terrific teacher. I didn't do so well in his high school A& P but I aced it in college. I learned to study from him. I can still see him bouncing as he walked with his permanently attached coffee cup on his finger. We had his notes from a previous year. He had written his jokes in the margin. Same jokes every year word for word. I remember one thing he shared from being in the navy. I taught it to my children.

Lynn Williams Mobley

November 8, 2016

Mr. Thaggard was one of my very favorite teachers at Groves High School. I graduated in 1971. He Biology class a part of the school day that I always looked forward to. I loved being a lab assistant in his class. He had a subtle but amazing sense of humor that kept you interested in his teachings!! Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

Maury Locke

November 8, 2016

The Georgia-Carolina Council National Eagle Scout Association Committee extends thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy to the family of Eagle Scout William R. Thaggard at this time of mourning.
May your memories bring you comfort.

Field Trip

Steven Thornton

November 7, 2016

Mr. Thaggard was a great biology teacher. His lectures were informative and entertaining. His labs were funny and exciting. Our field trips were home homes. I served as his class/lab assistant for one year and had a great time. Go to God, my friend.

November 7, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. ~1 Peter 5:6, 7

November 7, 2016

Got keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15. Annie C. Ga.

Dale Simmons

November 7, 2016

Mr. Thaggard was one of my favorite teachers at Groves. He mad science interesting. He one bought a pumpkin pie and put it in his kitchen at home and forgot about it. It grew mold all over the top. He brought it to school and shared it with us as what mold looks like. He was always making science real to us. May God bless you and your family during this time.

November 7, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Corinth 1:3-5

Stan Anderson

November 7, 2016

One of my favorite teachers at Groves, Mr. Thaggard was a kind and caring man with a wonderful dry sense of humor. His sense of duty to his teaching job was unsurpassed and evident to all of his students.

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