William, an honored Veteran, served as an Infantryman in the Vietnam War and was awarded two Bronze Stars with Valor. With over twenty five years of service, he was the highest ranked attained Master Sergeant. He went on to graduate from Columbus Technical Institute in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Appliance Servicing. He enjoyed dancing to Latin music, salsa, and merengue. He loved baseball and was a huge New York Yankees fan.
He is survived by his wife; Dora Lopez, his children; Luis Vargas (Jackie), William Lopez Jr. (Stacie), and Marisol Darnell (Michael), his grandchildren; Lewis Vargas (Amalia), Steven Vargas, Lesley Vargas, Stanley Vargas, Anthony Lopez (Emily), Timothy Lopez, Kimberly Lopez, Liam Darnell, and Emilia Darnell, and his great-grandchildren; Ezael Vargas, Austin Lopez, and Juliana Lopez.
A visitation for family and friends for William will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Striffler Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907. A celebration of life funeral service will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Burial with military honors will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, Alabama 36856.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Lopez family can be made at www.shcolumbus.com
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