William R. Makemson's Obituary
William R. "Bill" Makemson
April 25, 1938 ~ December 30, 2016
North Carolina
William R. "Bill" Makemson, 78, went to be with His Savior December 30, 2016, at Reid Cardiac Center, Pinehurst, NC, having recently relocated to North Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jan; their children, Brian and Lora (now Kirkland); six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is fondly remembered by those who loved and knew him for his love for the Lord and His people, his easy smile, sense of humor, and his love of children and young people.
Bill was born April 25, 1938 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the only child of Emmet and Ethel (Thomas) Makemson. After graduating from college, he first served in pastoral ministry, then Christian Education until his recent retirement. He spent many happy years in Birmingham area classrooms.
After retiring, Bill was active as a board member for Child Evangelism Fellowship Ministries in the south Central Florida area; he was able to enthusiastically pursue his favorite hobby, family history study; and he also discovered online Bible Study, and was delighted to complete the entire study provided by the Bible Broadcasting Network Bible Institute.
A memorial service will be at Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson, Alabama, Saturday, February 4, 2017; visitation at 1 pm and service at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Benevolent Fund, Pittsboro Christian Village, 1825 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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