William Henry Staple's Obituary
William Henry Staple, 85, of Leesburg, FL went to be with The Lord on May 03, 2016. William was born on August 23, 1930 in Flint, MI to the Late Henry and Evelyn Staple. William was of the Methodist faith. William was a Staff Sergeant with the United States Army and served in the Korean War in 1953. After working for Ford Motor Company for many years he retired as a Staff Engineer. William, just like his father and all four uncles before him, was a lifetime member of the Masons, Fellowship 490, in Michigan. He was also a lifetime member of the Shriners in Michigan. William was the past president of The Florida High 12 Association and a past Patron of Order of Eastern Stars, Leesburg, FL Chapter 84 OES as well as a Member and Officer of Tavares, Chapter 127 OES. William is predeceased by his Brother: Robert Lee Staple; and Sisters: Joyce Catherine Richardson and Norma Jean Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years: Sharon Amelia Staple, of Leesburg, FL; Children: William Keith Staple, of MI, Jeffery Allen (Julie), of MI, Carlee Ann Christensen, of FL, Kelly Lynn (Chris) Ramirez, of MI, and Matthew Scott Staple, of MI; Sister: Betty Hayes, of MI; Eleven Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Please leave your condolences and shared memories on the tribute wall.
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