Willie "Bill' Arnold Andrews passed away December 9, 2012 at the age of 87. He was born in Houston on May 19, 1925. He served his country during World War II with the 320th Squadron, 90th Bomb Group "Jolly Rogers" of the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross "for extraordinary achievement" in the Southwest Pacific. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Order. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Dahlia Rae, brother, Wesley Andrews and daughters Connie Andrews, Evelyn Sasser and husband Lonnie, Barbara Grosskopf and husband David, grandchildren Scott, Kristen, Stephanie, Jason, Theresa, Jennifer, and Allison, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 11:00am to 1:00pm followed with a graveside service in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 6927 Main, Houston 77030 or charity of your choice .
