William Kay

Obituary of William Kay William Charles "Bill" Kay of Pennbrooke Fairways, Leesburg, FL, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 18 at the age of 85. He was born November 14, 1927 in Elwood City, PA to Charles Russell "Buzz" and Alice Keep Kay. He was chiefly raised by maternal grandparents, John "Jack" and Vera Liebler in Rochester, PA and surrounding communities. One of his strongest memories was of the family being rescued by boat as they escaped flooding by leaving through a window of their second story apartment over his grandfather's restaurant. He fondly remembered playing football on a championship high school team, roller skate dancing and his days attending auctions with his grandfather. He also enjoyed league bowling for many years as an adult. Immediately after high school, Bill joined the Navy in 1945 and was stationed in Long Beach, NY where he made many lifelong friends and he also met Muriel Sturm whom he married on April 26, 1947 at Cedarhust, NY where they spent their early years. They then lived at Levittown, Hicksville, Center Moriches and North Babylon, NY until moving to Leesburg, FL in 1987. Together they raised three sons: Dan (Diana) Kay of Ottawa, KS; Jeff (Diane) Kay of Mechanicsville, NY; Mike Kay of Leesburg. They had nearly 63 years of marriage before Muriel's death in February 2011. Bill could sell anything! He sold appliances for many years, windows and finally golf carts after coming to Florida. He sold full time from 1947 until 2012 at the age of 84. He loved making a sale! Bill also leaves six grandchildren: Jamie (Kellie) Kay of Stillwater, NY; Stephanie Higgins of Albany, NY; Jeremy (Crystal) Kay of Ottawa, KS; Peter (Dr. Jennifer Rager) Kay of Selinsgrove, PA; Brian Kay of Virginia; and Kristin Kay, Gardner, KS; and six great grandchildren: Justyn Kay and Issac Engleby of Ottawa, KS; Morgan and Jonah Kay of Stillwater, NY; Lily Kay of Virginia and Charlie Kay of Selinsgrove, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Muriel. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg. A graveside service will be Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 3173 Hwy 68, Ottawa, KS 66067 can be made in Bill's name. Visitation Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg. Services A graveside service will be Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Interment Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, donations to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 3173 Hwy 68, Ottawa, KS 66067 can be made in Bill's name.

William Kay

November 14, 1927 - September 18, 2013