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William Dana Bible

1931 - 2018

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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Bailey & Foster Funeral Home - Palestine

207 South Magnolia St.

Palestine, Texas

William Bible Obituary

BIBLE, William Dana "Bill" William Bible passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the age of 86. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Dana Xenephon Bible and Rowena Rhodes Bible, Bill was a graduate of The University of Texas, Austin and also a letterman for the Texas Longhorn football team. He was a partner at Anderson County Abstract Company from 1959 until his retirement in 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Dana Zenophen Bible, his mother, Rowena Bible, his step-mother, Dorothy Gilstrap Bible, and his sister, Barbara (Barky) Michalke. Bill is survived by his wife, Sara Nell Bible, daughter, Catherine Lee Bible, his son, Dana Rhodes Bible, grandchildren, William Charles Bible, Elizabeth Catherine Tenney, and Mary Caroline Bible, and great grandchildren, Jacob Elliot Tenney and Oliver Thomas Tenney. He is also survived by two nephews; Doug and Dana Michalke and a niece, Rowena Ortega. A memorial service and reception will be held at The First United Methodist Church, 422 S. Magnolia St., Palestine, Texas at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jul. 17, 2018.

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July 20, 2018

Dear Sara Nell, Catherine, and Dana,
I am sorry I was unable to attend the memorial service. There was no finer man than Bill Bible, and he will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers.
Laura Sutton King

Melissa Wilbanks

July 20, 2018

i am so saddened to hear of Mr Bills passing. He was a dear friend. I have known him for over 20 years, having worked at Anderson County Clerks Office (where I met Bill, and we would arm wrestle when he came in). Bill was always making people laugh. I will truly miss him. Rest In Peace, sweet friend. God be with his family. Prayers from the Wilbanks family.

Ellen Johnson

July 19, 2018

Sara Nell, We are so sorry that we could not come. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Ellen Johnson

July 19, 2018

You will be missed. We love the fact that you were part of our family.

Holli Gragg

July 18, 2018

Sara Nell, my thoughts will be with you.

July 18, 2018

Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15

Stephanie Warren

July 18, 2018

Thinking of you and your family Mrs. Bible. Mr Bibles very friendly smile will be missed on Friday nights at Switch. Sorry for your lose.

Susan Ward

July 17, 2018

I am so saddened to hear of Bills passing.
He was so kind and so funny. I served on some church committees with him and he always made it fun. He loved to tease and every Sunday I just waited for his teasing comments and that wonderful smile! Love and prayers to you Sara Nell and family.

Laura Sue and Jim Bishop

July 17, 2018

So, so sorry Sara Nell. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Holli Gragg

July 17, 2018

Bill Bible was such a good man and very friendly. I was so sorry to hear of his loss. To the family, Sara Nell, Katherin, and Dannna I am thinking of you.

Patricia Davis

July 17, 2018

My deepest and sincere condolences in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. We have known Bill for many years. He was such a good friend. May God Bless All of You!

Al & Betty Holmes

July 17, 2018

Thanks for wonderful memories! Bill and Sara Nell have always been a blessing to us and weve loved our times together. Bill will,of course, be sorely missed. Sara Nell, please know we love you and share your grief.

Billie Fitts

July 17, 2018

Hate to lose such a wonderful man who enriched everyones life. Well miss him.

Alan Wacha

July 17, 2018

What a great guy.. I am so proud to have known Bill. RIP and Hookem Horns

Jim Parsons

July 16, 2018

Bill was my first and life long friend in Palestine. A man of integrity and energy. I will miss him.

Gail Brown

July 16, 2018

Bill was such a funny man! Always saying funny things! We will certainly miss him at the ymca- so sorry sara nell- I know you will miss him! Praying for you

Jamie Miller

July 16, 2018

Mr. Bible was such a kind and wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. Bless his sweet family.

Elizabeth Hope

July 16, 2018

Dear Bible Family, I am so very sorry for your loss, he was such a kind and friendly man. Praying for Gods comfort for all of you.

Karen Davis

July 16, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. He will certainly be missed. Love and prayers to each of you.

Harold and Deb Campbell

July 16, 2018

Rest In Peace, Bill. It was an honor to know you.

Melba Freeman

July 16, 2018

Each time we saw Mr. Bill Bible he always had a such big smile and a welcoming handshake! We were saddened by his passing and wish his lovely family Gods strength and comfort during this difficult time of transition.
~ Linda (Freeman) Ratliff
~ Melba Freeman

Kristin Jowell

July 16, 2018

Our condolences. Mr. Bible was a nice many and will be remembered fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kenneth and Kristin Jowell-Collins

Barbara Hughes

July 16, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Sara Nell, Catherine and Dana, and all his family and friends at this time. Bill always had a smile on his face, and during Fellowship Time, a donut in his hand. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and there is a huge hole in the heart of the First United Methodist Church Community that no one else can fill. Love you, Bill and Sara Nell, and know that my prayers are being lifted at this time. Barbie Hughes

Morris & Patsye Lively

July 16, 2018

Our hearts are saddened to hear of the loss of our dear friend. He was a special kind of guy and will, definitely, be missed. Our prayers for God's ongoing comfort and peace to Sara Nell and the family.

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