William Wood Wilbanks Sr.'s Obituary
William Wood Wilbanks, Sr.
Lakeland – William Wood Wilbanks, 87, passed away Sept. 30, 2016.
Mr. Wilbanks was born in Tampa, FL on Mar. 3, 1929. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, and worked for General Telephone Company. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church.
Mr. Wilbanks is survived by his wife, Joy Fields Wilbanks; son, William Wood Wilbanks, Jr.; daughters, Patricia “Patty” Ann Headley (Gary) and Susan Marie Chastang; sister, Josephine Scobie; grandchildren, Stacie (Chris), Christie, Timmy (Sarah), Christina (Josh), Jason (Tiffany) and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Stella, Oliver, Tanner, Aurora and Justin.
Visitation will be Tues. from 9:30-11 am at Parkview Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the church. Interment will be in Oak Hill Burial Park
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