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Obituary for CHESHIRE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday May 01, 2011

William Floyd Cheshire, born of Elijah and Madge in Lake City, GA on December 19, 1935, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by Carol Campbell (wife) and Ruth Gebman (wife). William is survived by his wife, Joan Thomas; as well as his children, Mike Cheshire, Wendy Hickert (John Jr.), Gordon Gebman, and Brigitte Harger (Rusty). His family included nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. William's many accomplishments throughout the course of his life began when he joined the Air Force after completing basic training in Texas. He was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM. He worked for 10 years in the service department at Southern Union Gas Company, before starting his own business in building maintenance. He later owned and managed rental units. William loved hunting and fishing with family and friends in the great outdoors. He bow hunted for 40 years acquiring many awesome trophies which included mule deer, elk, bear, lion and oryx. The family expresses deep appreciation to the staff of Vista Care Hospice unit at Lovelace Hospital for their compassionate care. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at French - Lomas Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for William at RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500