William Henry Windley, Jr

Mr. William "Bill" Henry Windley, Jr., of 1711 Inglebrook Trail, Mount Airy, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, after a brief illness. Mr. Windley was born February 17, 1920, in Henderson, to the late William and Mable Ricks Windley. Mr. Windley was a graduate of Henderson High School and Shenandoah College. He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1941 until 1946. He served in the Army Quarter Master for 5 years, and during this time he attended O.C.S. at Camp Lee, VA, and was discharged with the rank of captain. Mr. Windley worked with Rose's Stores of Henderson as a store manager and district manager in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia for 40 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mount Airy, where he served as deacon and a member of the Men's Bible Class. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Joyce Windley of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, William H. Windley III and Vivien Windley of Henderson and John and Nancy Windley of Columbia, SC; four grandchildren, Joyce Adams and her husband, Clif, of Greenville, SC, Claire Ray and her husband, James, of Monroe, Burns Windley of Columbia, SC, and Elizabeth Windley of Columbia, SC; two great-grandchildren, Emily Adams and Abbie Adams; and a sister, Katherine Windley of Charlotte, NC. In addition to his parents, Mr. Windley was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Joyce Windley; and a sister, Mary Ballard. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 12, 2009, at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Steve Lindsley and the Rev. Tom Bagnal officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Buffalo Cemetery in Sanford. Memorials are requested to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017.