Willie "Bill" Arban

Willie "Bill" Arban - SAVANNAH - Willie "Bill" Arban, 89, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at his residence under the care of his loving family and VistaCare/Odyssey Hospice. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lorene Arban. He was born and raised in Decatur, AL. Bill was a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, having served during World War II in the Signal Corp. Following his discharge, he moved to Savannah in 1946 where he spent most of his career as an automobile salesman. At the time of his retirement, Bill was with Backus Cadillac-Pontiac where he received many awards as Top Salesman. He was a faithful member of First Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon as well as church treasurer for many years. He is survived by his wife of six years, Gussie G. Arban, of Savannah; three daughters, Billye (Kennon) Harris, Sherrie (Denney) Harris all of Savannah and Beverly (Lee) Futch of Statesboro; four step-children, Vernon (Wynne) Greene, Dexter Greene, Linda (Gean) Bridgman and Judy (Mike) Duncan; six grandchildren, Angie Pelham, Eddie Dukes, Toni Hendley, Brian Futch, Jason Futch, Chris Harris, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Charley, J.C. and Hollis Arban; two sisters, Susie Batson, MaryAnn Muir, several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Fairhaven Funeral Home Funeral Service: 11: 00 a.m. Thursday, in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home with Revs. Donnie Burke, Billy Hanna & Steve Hughes, officiating Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 5210 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, Ga. 31404. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory 2794 W. Highway 80 Garden City, Ga. 31408 912-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News September 24, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .