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William D. Healan Jr.
William D. Healan, Jr., age 66, of Winder, GA passed away on December 26, 2011. Mr. Healan was a 1963 graduate of Winder Barrow High School, was Senior Class President, a member of 1960 WBHS Baseball team state champs and was 1962-63 WHBS football player of the year. Mr. Healan graduated from the University of Georgia School Of Law in 1975, and opened his Law Office in Winder at that time. He served as the former chairman of the Democratic Party of Barrow County, served as attorney for Barrow County for several years, and later served as a Barrow County Commissioner.
Mr. Healan is preceded in death by his parents, William Doyle Healan Sr. and Doris E. Wall Healan, and brother Charles Healan.
Mr. Healan is survived by wife Patricia N. Healan, of Winder who he married in 1968; sons, William D. Healan III and wife Carla of Jefferson, Michael Naylor Healan and wife Laurie of Winder; daughters Cynthia Healan Robarge and husband Roby of Greer, SC, Erin Healan Kendall and husband, James of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchildren Lillian & Michael Healan, Sydney and Eliza Healan, Millie, Spencer and Sally Robarge; brother Jerry Healan and wife Carol of Auburn; sister Peggy Reynolds and husband Ronnie of Winder.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, from 5 to 8 pm at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 4:00 pm, Friday, December 30, 2011 in Smith Memory Chapel, with Rev. Wally Hostetter officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 770-867-4553
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January 14, 2012
So sad to hear of Billy's passing. I have such wonderful memories of him. I have vivid memories of his description of the incredible girl he had met....he was so excited! Patty, I know you make his life wonderful. You and your family are in my herat. LJ and Laren
January 2, 2012
I am so sorry for the lose of your loved one.
Pamela Million, Bonita Springs, FL
January 1, 2012
Jennifer Elder
We are think of you in your time of grief. Bill will be missed by so many.
Elder Family
December 30, 2011
I am so sorry that I did not know in time to come see all of you guys. You all have filled so much of my years with your family values and smiling faces. I will miss Bill so much. Patti, my thoughts and prayers do go out to you at this time as you will grieve the loss of you soul mate and for the children as they deal with the loss of a loving father! Debra Morris Gilstrap Winder, Ga.
December 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. JTom and Billy were on the State Champion Baseball Team in the 60's and all will miss their ole teammate.
JTom/Susan Sharpe Dickens
December 30, 2011
Marci Million
My heart aches for Bill's family. What a tremendous loss for you all, Patti, Billy, Carla, Michael & Erin. Bill was such an exceptional person – his wit and wisdom touched so many people as he went through his life which sadly has ended far too soon. His time with us all will be celebrated forever through our own personal memories. My cousin, Billy, was so smart, kind, loving, & funny. I will miss his smile and will always remember the deep love and devotion he had for his family.
December 30, 2011
Melissa Donaldson
I knew Billy in high school and was so sorry to hear of his passing. I send my sympathy and condolences to his family.
December 30, 2011
MIsty Sammons
Billy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your cousin,
Misty Sammons and Family
December 29, 2011
Tommy and Sue Fowler
Bill was a truly amazing, caring man. He will be so missed on this earth. Our prayers are with all of you and all of us citizens who were so grateful to him for the stance he took to protect our town.
December 29, 2011
Billy R Jones
I only had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Healan for a short time, but what I knew about him caused me to have great respect for him and to like him very much. I for one, will miss him.
December 29, 2011
Nina Svoren
Billy, Carla: So sorry to hear of Bill's illness and passing. He was a fine lawyer and will be missed.
December 29, 2011
Carolyn Hartley
From California, L.W. and I send our heartfelt sympathies to the Healan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We're praying you'll find peace in God's presence and comfort in His love.
December 29, 2011
Chris Williams
May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. (2Cor. 1:3,4)
December 29, 2011
mary tollerson
my thoughts are with your family
December 29, 2011
The Robarge Family
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bill was a fine man and will be greatly missed by all!
December 29, 2011
Our family will always be greatful to Bill for the kindness and love shown to our
daughter Beth Horacek. We all extend our condolences to his lovely wife and
family. We will always hold on to the memories of Bill.
Ivan & Betty Carson Dalton, Ga. Beth's mom & dad.
December 29, 2011
Sharon Brock
We are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Healan was a true legend in his time and will be missed.
December 29, 2011
Judy Bridges
"Billy, Carla, Sydney, Eliza, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers, as well as my heart during this difficult time. Billy, your Dad was your strength, your partner for years and I'm sure your best freind in life, the wonderful memories will always be with you. I love you all."
December 29, 2011
Linda Hutchins Pendergrass
Sincere sympathy to Patty and Bill's entire family. He was a good man who made a difference to his community and all who knew him.
December 29, 2011
Smith Memory Chapel, Inc.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
December 28, 2011
Tina Maynard
We are sad to hear of Bill's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Billy, Tina, Will & Matt Maynard
December 28, 2011
Craig Cole
I always enjoyed Bill's sense of humor. He was a good man. My prayers are with you and your family.
December 28, 2011
Barry Robarge
Dear Healans, our deepest sympathies to all of you during this time of great sadness. Bill will be missed by so many. Barry and Linda Robarge
December 28, 2011
Jim Kvicala
When I call Mr. Healan to mind, I remember him as a true Southern gentleman, someone whose sense of humor rarely deserted him even in the most trying circumstances of public life. My condolences to his family on his passing.
Sincerely,
December 28, 2011
Martha Sailers
Billy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Carla,the girls and your family during this most difficult time. May Gods love comfort you in the days ahead and fill your heart with warm thoughts of the wonderful life your Dad shared with all of you.
Love and hugs,
Martha & Taylor
December 28, 2011
Rev. Horace & Sharon Ellison
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family.
December 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's death. I taught him senior English at WBHS and remember him as such a bright student with strong leadership skills. I have on my bookshelf a copy of " Christ and the Fine Arts " with a lovely note in the front from Billy , representing the graduating class . My heart goes out to all of you for your loss.
Diane H. Toney
December 27, 2011
Thomas Nichols
Bill was a great person. He will be missed.....
December 27, 2011
Our family of the Northern Judicial Circuit Probation Division extends our sincere sympathy to your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all.
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