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William Henry Stearns

May 13, 1941 - April 15, 2018

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Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston
209 North Bonner
Ruston, LA 71270
318-255-2832 |
Thursday 4/19, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

service

Service
Mineral Springs Cemetery
Friday 4/20, 11:00 am
Mineral Springs Cemetery
Friday 4/20, 11:00 am

William H. (Bill) Stearns passed away after a lengthy illness on April 15, 2018 at the age of 76. He received his B.A. in history from Union College in 1963 where he was an active member of Sigma Phi fraternity. After briefly attending Georgetown Law School, he decided to join the family construction firm of Stearns and Bergstrom in Syracuse, New York. He served there as vice-president and treasurer. In 1982, Stearns relocated to the Mineral Springs community in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Stearns served on the board of directors of the Mineral Springs Water System and later became president of the board, a position he held for nearly thirty years. He was much loved by his family, his friends, and the community he served.Stearns was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Stearns Turner of Camillus, NY. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Giles Stearns; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Stearns Bennett and Scott Bennett of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Caroline Elizabeth Bennett of Dallas, TX; niece, Karen Turner Malinowski of Syracuse, New York; and nephew, William Layton Turner of Camillus, New York.Visitation hours will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana on Thursday, April 19 from 5-7 pm followed by a graveside service at Mineral Springs Cemetery on Friday, April 20 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to 4 Paws of Ruston.Online condolences may be made at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston
209 North Bonner
Ruston, LA 71270
318-255-2832 | Map
Thursday 4/19, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Mineral Springs Cemetery
Friday 4/20, 11:00 am
Mineral Springs Cemetery
Friday 4/20, 11:00 am

William H. (Bill) Stearns passed away after a lengthy illness on April 15, 2018 at the age of 76. He received his B.A. in history from Union College in 1963 where he was an active member of Sigma Phi fraternity. After briefly attending Georgetown Law School, he decided to join the family construction firm ofContinue Reading

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Sandy Sanders left a message on April 19, 2018:
Dear Mary Jane and family, Please know that my thoughts are prayers are with you. your Cuz,Sandy Sanders
Bill & Denise Gipson left a message on April 19, 2018:
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Margaret macholl ireland left a message on April 18, 2018:
Elizabeth, Mary Jane and family I was shocked and saddened to learn of Bills passing. I was always remember his kindness and sweet smile. May beautiful memories help during this difficult time. Fondly, Margaret Macholl Ireland
Heather Thompson left a message on April 18, 2018:
All my love. I'm so happy Uncle Bill was able to be at my wedding, I can't tell you what it means to me to have seen him so recently. I am comforted in knowing he is reunited with grandma, who I know he missed dearly.
Emilia Linder left a message on April 18, 2018:
Sending my sincere condolences . Emilia Linder
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