BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

2853 SUNSET POINT RD

Clearwater, Florida

William Handley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2017.

Handley, William G “Bill”84 of Clearwater died Tuesday Dec 12th at Mease Countryside Hospital. Born February 7, 1933 in Chicago Illinois he was the son of William and Hilda Schmidt Handley. Bill served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He retired from State Farm Insurance company after 30 years of service and was an important part of Handley Automotive for 27 years. Bill’s passion was Nascar racing and softball, he enjoyed golfing, watching movies, reading and lively discussion. He is survived by his son, Bill and his daughter –in-law Dawn, grandsons Scott and Brian and longtime friend Jane Kent and her son Dave. A celebration of Bill’s Life will be Sat January 6 from 2-4 at Sylvan Abbey

Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Rd. Clearwater Florida 33759.

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January 7, 2018

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Donna Kallman

Bill was a great high school friend of my husband, Dave Kallman, and good friend of mine after Dave and I were married. He was one of Dave's groomsmen at our wedding in June 1952. We visited and kept in touch through these many years. Dave passed away in Sept. 2016. Bill was a kind and thoughtful friend.

January 7, 2018

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Donna Kallman

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