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Bill Werling Obituary
SHELBY-William "Bill" John Werling, age 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at Hospice Wendover. Born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Edward Marion and Angeline Caroline Gibson Werling. Bill was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and was active in the Nursing Home Ministry for more than 20 years. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War on a Landing Ship Tank "LST", and mine sweeper. After retiring as a Supervisor for a Steel Plant in Cleveland Ohio, Bill went back to work at Food Lion on South Lafayette Street for 11 years. He enjoyed fishing with his wife and being outdoors. Bill would build model ships and airplanes that he would give away to children. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his twin brother, Edward Werling, and brother, Donald Werling; a sister, Charlene Carrier; and his canine companions, "Katie" and "Princess".
Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Sweezy Werling; two sons, William "Billy" Werling, Jr. and wife Maggie of Cleveland, Ohio, Wesley Craig Werling and wife Patricia of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Dorothy Maytum and husband Donald of Center City, Florida; five grandchildren, Jonathan Werling, Joseph Werling, Samantha Werling, Katelyn Werling, and Benjamin Werling; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Faith Baptist Church, with Dr. Barry Goodman and the Rev. Johnny Owens officiating.
The family will receive friends an hour and a half before the service from 12:30 until 2 p.m., in the sanctuary.
Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2738 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Werling.
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Will Patterson
January 24, 2019
It has not been the same at church without Bill and I truly do miss getting to talk about model planes and miss him cracking jokes and just being Bill.REST EASY BROTHER AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD
Vickie Wagner
February 25, 2017
Bill was always filled with humor and with Doris they toke on my parents in fun and games including winning trophy's, there will always be good memories, of those times, he is with our Savior now and my mom too. I will be praying for you Doris and you will always be in my thoughts.
William Patterson
January 19, 2017
It was a pleasure getting to know Bill over the last 15 years or so. I had some great times talking with Bill and he always had something funny to say . I very grateful for his friendship and I will cherish the airplane that he gave to my son. I will really miss cutting up with him and all our great times we shared .Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doris and the family.
Nancy Thomas
January 18, 2017
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. Nancy
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