William F. Fonda Sr “Bill”, born on Sept. 24, 1937 to Ann M. and Thurlo S. Fonda, passed away on Oct. 27, 2011. He is predeceased by his parents and sister, Barbara Wilburn. Bill is survived by his children, Kim Crane (Ray), Bill Fonda Jr, Cindy Fonda, and Michael Fonda (Darla); Sister, Kitty Kiker; grandchildren, Stefanie Castarena (Victor), Amanda Richardson (Brian), Justin Fonda, and Cheyenne Fonda; and great-grandchildren, Carmen Castarena and David Richardson. Bill is also survived by his ex-wife, Sallie Fonda. They were married on Dec. 28, 1958. Though they divorced in 1975, they have remained long-time friends, and he loved her until the end; Special caregivers, Loretta and Lillian; and friends, Tonya and Lucy, who cooked him many dinners, and spent every thanksgiving with him. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at Heights Funeral Home, and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 in the chapel of Heights Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Garden of Memories.
