William "Bill" A. Andrews

COKER – William A. "Bill" Andrews, age 71, of Coker, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, with Sister Jemima Jolly and Brother Kelly Jolly officiating. Burial will follow at Calcedonia Cemetery in Buhl with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 12, 2018, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Andrews, Arthurine and Willie Kyle; daughter, Sheila Beard; son-in-law, Jerry Beard; and grandson, Buddy Coal Beard.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Margaret Andrews; sister, Jeanine Jones (Todd); children, William Andrews, Jr. (Erica); Kevin Lunceford (Kasey); Kelly Burroughs (Travis); Kimberly Goodwin (Wayne); Kristy Lunceford, Krystal Cleary (Brandon) and Jessika Andrews; seventeen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Bill was a great loving and devoted husband, wonderful daddy and pop. He was an avid Alabama fan. He loved trips to the beach and fishing.

Bill was a Vietnam veteran. He served as a member of the 101st Airborne Rangers. He retired from the V.A. Hospital in 1995. He was a faithful member of the United Full Gospel Fellowship.

Pallbearers will be James Hendrix, Terry Jones, Gary Jolly, Mac Yates, Jasper Franks and Austin Huddleston.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer Care Center of Tuscaloosa