Canals, William R., 91
William (Bill) Canals graduated from Georgia Tech ’46. He served in the US Navy, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Eras. He retired from INA insurance after 30 years with 20 years of US Navy and US Naval Reserve service.
Since 1982, he continued to serve the community working with Tampa Crisis “Helpline” and Tampa Crossroads. He was responsible for bringing Project Angel Tree to the Tampa Bay Area.
He was a member of Chuck Colson’s Prison Fellowship Ministry for 30 years and lead many inmates to Christ thru this ministry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Betty; son, Steve and daughters, Christie Lee (John Bruce), Bonnie Castillo, son in law, Armando Castillo Jr.; granddaughter, Kimberly Simpson; two great grandsons, Bradley and Blake; step grandchildren, Cass, Michele, Ashley and step great grandchildren, Adrianne and Austin.
The family wishes to express their love and thankfulness to the compassionate HPH Hospice Team 44 and the entire Hospice House, Dade City for their loving case and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests, remembrance donations be made to the Hernando Hospice House, 37445 Clinton Avenue, Dade City, FL.
Funeral service for Bill Canals will be at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Blvd., Lutz, FL on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM.
Veterans Funeral Care
727-524-9202
We are sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless your family!
Christie and Family, It is always a sad day when you lose someone you love and you have our sympathy.But when the Good Lord calls,it is time. Your family’s devotion to your Dad as well as your Mom has been impressive.
Much love.
Bless you all.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was very giving of himself and impacted many lives during his lifetime. You will miss him but he will live in your heart.
Betty, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was my first manager in Tampa, and he was instrumental for my continuing interest in our work. My wife, Leslie joins me in bereaving Bill’s passing. May God Bless You.
Bob Berger
My prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
God Bless!
I have known Bill for 20 yrs. He was patriot,a great friend, and most of all a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
DEAR BETTY,
I SAW IN OUT PAPER HERE IN LAKELAND—ABOUT BILL’S DEATH.
I FIRST KNEW HIM WHEN I WAS A TRAINEE AT INA IN 1956 IN TAMPA—WE WENT TO THE SAME CHURCH.
BACK THEN WE WERE GOOD FRIENDS.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
GENE STOKES