William Rex "Willie" Walbridge

William Rex "Willie" Walbridge, age 50, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne of natural causes.

Willie was born on December 26, 1955 in Holland, Michigan to his father, the late George E. and his mother, Lois (Haworth) Walbridge, who survives and resides in Syracuse, Indiana.

Willie has spent most of his life in Florida and then in Syracuse, Indiana. A graduate of Deerfield Beach Senior High, and graduate of Flaggler College in St. Augustine, Florida; Willie went on to Own and Operate his own Construction Company.

He was a Member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Syracuse.

He is preceded in death by his father, George E. Walbridge.

Surviving are a Daughter: Allison Walbridge and a Son: Robert "Bo" Walbridge both of Syracuse, Indiana. His Mother: Lois Walbridge of Syracuse and a Brother: George R. "Bob" (Tammy) Walbridge ,also of Syracuse, survive.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Willie's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at the Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, in Syracuse, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the service time on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at the Funeral Home in Syracuse.

Those wishing to give a donation, in Willie's name, may do so to the Hope Rescue Mission. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.