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Billy "Bill" Green Carver, 81, of Auburn
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Billy "Bill" Green Carver, born February 26, 1935, in Akron, Ohio to Grace Sadler Carver and Turley Green Carver, died at his home, August 23, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. His wife, Joyce, and his daughter, Cathy, took care of him to the very end.
Bill married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Ann Wagner, on January 23, 1955. They raised 4 children together and remained faithfully married for 61 years.
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He attended Freed-Hardeman College and Akron University, earning a B.A. in Education. Bill taught at Manchester Jr. High and Bolich Jr. High in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and 15 years at Dacula Middle School in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
He and Joyce moved to Auburn, Georgia in 1981, and Bill retired in 1997. Throughout his teaching career, Bill coached and served the athletics program as a scorekeeper. He also organized the annual science fairs and intramural sports.
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A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Bill served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and song leader. His devotion to God was evident in his consistent loving attitude and faithful church involvement. Bill also served as Club President of the Lion’s Club in Auburn, Georgia.
A jack of all trades, Bill worked as a cabinet builder in his twenties and a truck driver during the summer in order to afford to teach. Bill’s hobbies included golf, woodworking, jigsaw puzzle building, bowling, ping-pong, card playing, sci-fi, and music.
Alzheimer’s claimed Bill’s mind, but the Lord claimed his soul years ago.
He leaves his wife, Joyce; son, Dr. Mark Carver of Pinehurst, North Carolina; daughter, Cathy Carver of Athens, Georgia; daughter, Amy Carver/Lori Dunsmore of Athens, Georgia; and son Chris and daughter Joan Carver of Acworth, Georgia; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 6 nieces, 2 nephews, and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Metro Church of Christ, 4550 Hiram-Sudie Road, Hiram, Georgia 30141.
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