William “Bill” Thomas Dubose

August 5, 2015

William “Bill” Thomas Dubose, 79, born August 2, 1936, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Sunday August 2, 2015. He was surrounded by his devoted children and the very compassionate staffs of Joyce Goldenberg Residence affiliate of Covenant Hospice.

Bill was born and raised in Red Level, Alabama of Covington County. In the spring of 1955 he graduated from Red Level High School and shortly after his graduation he made the choice to enlist with the Army National Guard and after his training was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida. While there he met and married Lettie Josephine Delp and was a devoted loving husband to her during the brief time that God allowed them to have here on earth. She passed away February 3, 1967. However God did not mean for Bill to spend his days on earth alone. He once again blessed him with a beautiful woman to have as his wife. He married Clara Eleanor McGhee March 2, 1968. Shortly into their marriage they made the decision to move their family to Pensacola. And here is where they raised their children and resided until his passing.

Bill was forever the family man was a devoted husband and loving father to his kids. All of his family, parents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, were always shown love and respect. He always wanted them all to know the importance of family. Bill was also a very loyal and caring friend to many. Always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He had a very big heart and it showed in his everyday life. Bill was also a very hard worker and was so thankful that through the examples in the home that hard work ethic was instilled in all three of his successful children. He loved to brag on them all given the opportunity.

Bill will also be remembered for having an unbelievable since of humor. Always telling a joke or planning a prank on someone, and always willing to laugh at himself as well. He enjoyed all sporting events and was an avid golfer for many years. When he moved to Monica Lane, he tried his hand at gardening and was quite a success. He became great friends with his neighbors and would love to sit out on the porch to have his morning coffee and conversation with whom ever showed up that morning, and normally someone did, because whoever it was, would surely learn something new with every talk. There were those in the neighborhood that often referred to him as the Mayor of Monica Lane, always wanting what was best for the neighborhood. He was all these things and so much more. His loss will forever be felt and all those that knew him will forever miss him.

Bill is proceeded in death by two wives, Lettie Josephine and Clara Eleanor; his father, Grady William Dubose; mother, Ethel Addie Webb Dubose; two sisters, Ruth Dubose Whatley, and Pearl Rudden Dubose Shannon; seven brothers, Alfred Dubose, Harmon Dubose, Earl Dubose, Roy Dubose, Coston Dubose, Hoyt Dubose, and Bearl Dubose; and also two sons, Ronnie Thomas Dubose and Charles Grady Dubose.

Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his three children, William Mack (Michelle) Dubose, Rebecca (Aaron) Turner, and Lisa Arnold; one sister, Betty Fay (Robert) Spence; six grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, Chasitie, Jordan, William Caul and Emily; and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Clara, and Garrett Thomas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Scott Daniel officiating.

Burial will follow in Dozier Cemetery in Dozier, Alabama at 3:00 p.m.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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