BEVERLY DIANE LAWSON

Ms. Beverly Diane Lawson, age 58, of Andalusia died Thu., March 28, 2019, at an Andalusia hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Fri., March 29, 2019, at Andalusia Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Ed Ganus officiating and Foreman Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the cemetery.

Ms. Lawson is survived by an aunt, Shelia Parrish of Level Plains, Ala., and numerous cousins and extended family.

Those unable to attend services may sign the gust registry online at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM (BILL) H. GILDER III

Mr. William (Bill) H. Gilder, III, a longtime resident of Andalusia, Alabama, passed peacefully away on Monday, March 25, 2019, after an extended bout with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Bill, as he was affectionately known, was born on December 29, 1934, in Wheeler County, Georgia, to Etna (Causey) and William H. Gilder, Jr., the youngest of four children. He grew up on the family farm outside of Alamo, Georgia, and graduated high school at age 17. After proudly serving his country in the Army, Bill returned home to Georgia where he attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in forestry in 1962. His career with the U.S. Forest Service took him to Mount Dora, Florida, where he met and married Beverly Phillips in 1964. Together, they had two children and eventually settled in Andalusia, Alabama, where they made their home for more than 40 years. Bill retired from the U. S. Forest service in 1986 after 26 years of dedicated service. He built a lawn care business providing excellent service for the Andalusia community and surrounding areas for nearly 30 years. Gifted with an amazing work ethic, Bill worked hard until he was 80 years old. He and Beverly faithfully attended Cedar Grove Church of Christ where they were members for many years. Bill was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and many talents including mechanics, cooking, and gardening. He was a loyal fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers. He loved his three grandchildren and enjoyed keeping golf carts, go-carts, and four wheelers running for their enjoyment.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Etna and William H. Gilder, Jr.; brothers, Jethro Gilder and Thad Gilder; and son-in-law, Ty Bush. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 54 years, Beverly Gilder of Andalusia; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ben Plaster of Jupiter, Florida; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Rinat Gilder of Evans, Georgia; granddaughter, Madisen Bush; grandsons, Michael and Logan Gilder; sister, Peggy Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family received visitors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Keahey Funeral Home Chapel of Andalusia. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Cedar Grove Church of Christ. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Special music was provided by Sonya Grimes. Asked to serve as pallbearers were Kyle Thomasson,  Alex Boldog, Mac Bracewell, Ben Plaster, Joe Bragg, and Derek Glidewell. Keahey Funeral Home of Andalusia was entrusted with arrangements. The family would like to thank Comfort Hospice for the excellent care for the last several months as well of the many friends and family who have sent prayers, called, texts, and messaged your love and condolences.

Please join us in remembering Mr. Gilder by visiting his memorial page at www.keaheyfuneralhome.com .