William Dirkes Milton, Florida Obituary

William Dirkes

William E. Dirkes, Sr., 91, of Milton FL, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. William was born December 18, 1925, to Charlotte (Hernu) Dirkes and Robert A. Dirkes, in Louisville, Colorado. He enlisted in the US Navy on February 21, 1944, and was awarded the “American Area: Victory World War II” medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Dirkes; his parents; his sisters; Agnus and June; and his brothers, Robert, Ernest, and Charles. William is survived by his three children, Connie M. Padilla, William E. Dirkes, and John E. Dirkes; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel (6405 Hwy. 90, Milton, Florida.) A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at Memory Park Cemetery (5641 Hwy. 90 West, Milton, Florida), with Rev. Mike Poston officiating. Our family would like to give a very special thanks to all the staff at Pruitt Health, Milton, Florida. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You’re the best!
December 18, 1925 - May 13, 201712/18/192505/13/2017
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William E. Dirkes, Sr., 91, of Milton FL, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. William was born December 18, 1925, to Charlotte (Hernu) Dirkes and Robert A. Dirkes, in Louisville, Colorado. He enlisted in the US Navy on February 21, 1944, and was awarded the “American Area: Victory World War II” medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Dirkes; his parents; his sisters; Agnus and June; and his brothers, Robert, Ernest, and Charles. William is survived by his three children, Connie M. Padilla, William E. Dirkes, and John E. Dirkes; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel (6405 Hwy. 90, Milton, Florida.) A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at Memory Park Cemetery (5641 Hwy. 90 West, Milton, Florida), with Rev. Mike Poston officiating. Our family would like to give a very special thanks to all the staff at Pruitt Health, Milton, Florida. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You’re the best!

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May
19
Visitation
Friday, May 19 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel
6405 Highway 90 West
MILTON, FL 32570
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May
19
Service
Friday, May 19 2017
12:00 PM
Memory Park Cemetery
5461 Highway 90 West
MILTON, FL 32570
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