Bill was a family man who worked for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and retired from there in 1965. Then joined Joint & Clutch Company and retired from there in 1982.
He enjoyed gardening and bowling. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Myrtle Thornburg; children SanDee Bourke, Richard Thornburg, Gena Hawley and Steve and Debra Stavrakas and Buddy; grandchildren Bill Bourke and Monica, Christy Ross and Jeff Ross, Ryck Thornburg, Shane Thornburg, Bill Stavrakas, Christopher Stavrakas and LeeAnne Stavrakas; great grandchildren Madison Cory, Seth Bourke, Holden Thornburg and Jack Stavrakas and great great grandchildren Lacy, Braxton and Myla Cory.
He will be missed by all.
A visitation will be at 1pm on Tuesday, July 10th at McEwen Funeral Service located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte followed by a funeral service at 2pm. Burial take place at Charlotte Memorial Gardens on Hood Road immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Aldersgate Hospice at 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte NC 28215. Condolences to the family may be left at www.McEwenFS.com.
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