Lt. Commander W.T. (Bill) Stinson, (US Navy Ret.), passed away peacefully July 8th in Orange City, FL with his family by his side. He was a 42 year resident of Jacksonville, FL. Bill was born 6/23/29 in Andalusia, AL. He had a distinguished 27 year military career. After military retirement, he worked for Professional and Independent Life Insurance Companies. Bill was a member of Eastern Star, Masonic Temple, Scottish Rite 32nd degree and Shriners. He was a standing member of the First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL where he enjoyed singing in the choir and greeting his Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann (of 25 years), his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth (of 37 years), children Bill Stinson (Cathy), Robin Canady (Garold), Michael King (Nancy), Michelle Porter (Jeff), 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Visitation will be held Thursday, 6-8 pm, at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL. Funeral service will be held 10 am FRI at the funeral home. Interment will follow with military honors in H. Warren Smith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler.
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