William Guy Dekle Jr.

He was born in Columbus, Georgia on April 21, 1940 to the late Willie Frances McKenzie and William Guy Dekle, Sr. He was a 1958 graduate of Jordan Vocational High School. Guy was a resident of Panama City Beach, Florida where he enjoyed entertaining his family at the beach, cooking breakfast, and taking care of his plants.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Frances McKenzie and William Guy Dekle, Sr.

He leaves his loving memory to be cherished by his wife, Betty Jo Anderson-Dekle, his sons: William (Lisa) Dekle, III and Geoffrey Dekle (Heidi Fischler); His beloved Grandchildren: Amanda (Paul) Horne, Bryan (Jessica) Dekle, Roxanne Dekle, Maxwell Dekle, Natalie Dekle, James (Amanda) Archer, Evans Archer, and Ryder Fischler; six great grandchildren; his sisters Betty (Larry) Bell, Martha Jean (Neal) Herbert, and Mary Kay (Ron) Keeton; step children William “Billy” (Clare) Anderson, Donna Anderson, Connie Anderson; six step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, Georgia. Family will visit with friends from 1:00 PM until time of the service. Burial will follow the service in Parkhill Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com with the Dekle family.