On March 7, 2018, William (“Bill”) Mark Bundren left this earth and went to his eternal heavenly home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill Bundren was born on March 18, 1930 in Commerce, Texas to James Franklin Bundren and Lula Worchester. Bill Bundren was the brother to five older sisters, one younger sister and one older brother. In 1941, At age 11, Bill Bundren moved with his family from Commerce, Texas to Austin, Texas where Bill Bundren attended junior high and high school.
In 1947, at age 17, Bill Bundren enlisted in the United States Navy. He continued to serve in the United States Navy and United States Army on both active and reserve duty until his retirement at age 60. When not serving in the United States military, Bill Bundren was an office machine mechanic. He worked for Olivetti Underwood in Austin, Texas and in 1965 moved to Hamilton, Texas where he eventually owned his own office machine repair and maintenance business. For many years, Bill Bundren worked on office machines for the United States Army in Fort Hood, Texas.
Bill Bundren was an avid fisherman and hunter and spent most of his free time outdoors fishing and hunting in and around Central and West Texas.
Bill Bundren’s first wife, Joyce Ruth Marshall, predeceased him in 2003. Bill Bundren’s second wife, Mary Pearl Ayvazian, predeceased him in 1990. Bill Bundren is survived by five children, William Charles Bundren of Frisco, Texas, Nancy Elizabeth Deichman of Oklahoma, Jerry Edward Bundren of San Diego, California, Larry Dale Bundren of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Deborah Crosby of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Family, friends, neighbors and guests are invited to join in celebrating the life of Bill Bundren on March 17, 2018 at the Riley Funeral Home, 402 West Main St., Hamilton, TX 76531. (254) 386-3117
- 11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p.m. visitation with family and viewing at the Riley Funeral Home chapel in Hamilton, Texas.
- 12:45 PM graveside services at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Texas. (Approximately 10 minutes from Riley Funeral Home)
A viewing and visitation will also be available on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Riley Funeral Home between the hours of 3 PM and 6 PM.
