William Charles Stanford's Obituary
In Loving Memory of Bill Stanford
William (Bill) Charles Stanford, age 52, of Bradenton, FL,, formerly of Wauchula, FL passed away on July 11,
2024, following a courageous battle with Stage 4 Lung and Adrenal Cancer.
Born on October 8, 1971, to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Stanford, Bill was a proud graduate of
Hardee County High School and Southeastern College, where he received his
Bachelors of Arts. He dedicated 22 years to customer service at Publix, where his
commitment to helping others shone brightly.
Bill’s journey through life touched the hearts of many, leaving a legacy of courage,
strength, and an unwavering zest for life. His spirit and ability to face adversity were an
inspiration to all who knew him.
Bill is fondly remembered by his beloved family: his wife Tanya and son Alex; brother
Jason, sister-in-law Tracie, and niece Zoey; siblings-in-law Melissa and Willy, along with
their children Landon, Jaidyn, Isaiah, and Lilly; Stephanie; Mark and Katie, and their
children Skylar and Chase; Jessica and Yassine; Andrew, and his sons Ben and
Jonathan; parents-in-law Michael and Deborah; and aunts Charlotte Stanford and Judy
and Uncle Donnie Dyal.
Known for his unique sense of humor, unwavering loyalty to his beloved Gators, Disney,
and all things Star Wars, Bill approached life with a fun and adventurous spirit. His
favorite adventure, however, was spending time with family and friends and building a
beautiful life with his wife and son.
Details on the Celebration of Life for Bill Stanford will be shared as they become
available. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Veterans
Affairs (VA) or Sloan Kettering Cancer Research in memory of Bill Stanford and his
father, Billy Stanford.
May Bill rest in eternal peace, fishing with his dad and his papas by a fully stocked
pond,surounded by the love of his grannies, listening to the best of the 80’s and 90’s, in
a place where it is always May the 4th and the lines are forever short. It is our wish that
everyone honors him as he lived, with fun, humor, and love.
With heartfelt condolences,
Please join us in celebrating the lives of William (Bill) Stanford and Billy Stanford. The Stanford family will be gathering to celebrate their lives, and they'd be honored if you'd join them. Although we're all grieving, let's take some time to be grateful for the years we had together. Come prepared to share your favorite memories and stories as we celebrate 2 very special lives. Food and beverages will be provided. Plenty of parking is available on site. Please RSVP to let us know if you're able to join us.
Celebration of Life for Bill, Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 1:00 PM ET - 5:00 PM ET at Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreation Center, 6919 26th St West, Bradenton, FL 34207.
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