Name: Visitation for William Andrew "Bill" Daffron
Start: 2019-03-06T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-03-06T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and Crematory

NORTHPORT - William "Bill" Andrew Daffron, age 94, of Northport, Ala., peacefully passed into Heaven on March 2, 2019 at Hospice of West Alabama. A passionate and loving father and granddaddy is now at home with his Lord, Jesus Christ. Services for Mr. Daffron will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home – 5434 Old Birmingham Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL with Ben Jameson officiating. The family will receive visitors from 10 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Bill is survived by his only son, Andy Daffron (Glenda); granddaughter, Laura Daffron Logan (Jason); great-grandchildren, Stella and Grady Logan; step-granddaughter, Candace Fikes (Kyle); step-great-grandchildren, Cooper and Sadie Fikes; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by the love of his life, his beloved wife of 53 years, Estelle Hartin Daffron; his parents, Effie Mae Springer Daffron and O. Andrew Daffron; brother, Robert Frank Daffron; and sister, Jane Daffron Whitson.
Daffron, a native of Tuscaloosa was born May 22, 1924 in Tuscaloosa County where he lived his entire life. He and his family were faithful members of Alberta Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School and attended West Point Military Academy. He retired from the United States Postal Service where he worked for over 40 years. Daffron also worked on a volunteer basis for over 50 years with the Boy Scouts of America and started the Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 in Tuscaloosa. He was a devoted scoutmaster for Troop 43 where he touched the lives of many youth by listening, encouraging and developing a code of conduct for everyday living. Mr. Daffron also helped develop Camp Horne Boy Scout Camp located in Cottondale, Ala. He will be remembered as a gentle and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loyal friend to many.
Active pallbearers are former Scouts: Mark Whitson and nephew, Allen Mattox; and Trace neighbors: Tommy Williams, Hank McKinley and James Mize.
Honorary pallbearers are residents of Windsong Community, nurses and staff at Hospice of West Alabama, former Leaders and Scouts of BSA Troop 43, former co-workers of the United States Postal Service, Tracy and Doug Henry, Joann White and special care giver, Loretta Edwards.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of West Alabama or the Black Warrior Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

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Published by Tuscaloosa News on Mar. 5, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for William Daffron

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9 Entries

Glenn Ray

April 27, 2019

Fondly remember Bill, worked with him years at the Post Office. He was a very fine gentleman and a friend at work. Condolences especially to Andy.

WARNER WIGGINS

March 30, 2019

I had the pleasure of attending a reunion of Troop 43 former scouts several years ago. One of the scouts worked in a neonatal intensive care unit in Georgia. Another had been a professor for several years at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Still another was a full Colonel in the Army. Others were serving in the State Legislature. One was the chairman of the board of the hospital. Another was a physician. Bill's influence on the lives of theses and hundreds of other was profound and has been multiplied through their influence on their families and communities.
I often think for the times we spent as scouts , and the time Bill and Estelle Daffron so willingly gave to our lives.
Andy, please accept my condolences on your loss.

James Hiley

March 6, 2019

My scoutmaster --- help me to be come an eagle scout --- my neighbor -- good for me growing up -- helped many boys on the road to maturity -- a rare gift -- memories are so good for many-- thank you Bill

Bob Jones

March 5, 2019

Words can't begin to express the debt of gratitude so many young men owe Mr. Bill Daffron - I was not one of his scouts - but I was an Eagle Scout in Troop 43 which he started and nurtured for so many years. I always enjoyed calling Mr. Daffron over the years and hearing his stories. We are blessed for his life and the lessons he left. Men such as Mr. Daffron don't pass through our community very often. He was loved - and will be missed by all who knew him.

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March 5, 2019

As a former Eagle Scout, Mr. Daffron was my Scoutmaster during my Boy Scout days. He was a fine man, a true leader, who was a personal example to so many Boy Scouts, like myself.
I will always remember him with fondness and appreciation.
Harry Lipson III

Henry Allen

March 5, 2019

I was a member of Troup 43. Bill was a very big influence on life.
He led me to close to becoming an Eagle Scout.
I had to move to Virginia soon after becoming a Life Scout and never made it to Eagle.
There has always been a special place in my life for Bill. He taught me a lot about life as well as about scouting. He always had time for the boys in Troup 43. I still remember the times he took us to North River to swim.
I thank God for placing a man like Bill in my life.

Jan Norman

March 5, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

March 5, 2019

My sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one . May you find comfort in knowing that God cares when you are in pain . Psalms 55 : 22 .

March 5, 2019

My most heartfelt sympathy to the Daffron Family for your loss. My God grant your family peace and strength as you cope with your loss.

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