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Obituary For Minister William C. Hadley
Minister William C. Hadley was born on December 30, 1924, in Quitman, Georgia to the late Cornelis and Susie Hadley. William was one of five children.
He attended The Brooks County School System. At a young age, William received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He later relocated to Florida, where he worked at the shipyard in Miami, then in Jacksonville with the railroad systems. William relocated one more time to Dunedin, Florida where he raised his children. He was employed by the City of Dunedin as the first black sanitation driver. He also was an entrepreneur and started his own landscaping company and farming business. William was the loving father of ten biological children and five stepchildren.
Minister William C. Hadley departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by Willie C. Hadley, Jr, Mona Lee Davis, William Rowells, Verna German, Buddy Hadley and Larry Hadley.
He leaves to cherish his memories…
Seven loving children and two stepchildren: Ruth Reed-Dorsett (Jeremiah) of Alabama, Mack Hadley (Terry), Catherine Rowells, Edith Ham, Tommy Hadley, Mae Chestine (Bernard), Hayward Hadley, Pauline Henderson and Jeanette Brown (John), all of Florida
One loving sister: Rosa Lee Mitchell of Charleston, SC
28 grandchildren
A host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Public Viewing: Friday, September 23, 2022, 6-8 PM at Smith - Young's Funeral Home 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.
Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:00 AM Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 1165 Douglas, Avenue, Dunedin, FL.
Services Entrusted to The Care of: Smith Young's Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 727-442-2388
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Condolences & Tributes
Add A CondolenceMrHadley How I loved you I'm so sad I missed your homecoming service Forever I will cherish the memories of the times I was blessed to be your nurse and case manager. I thank God for getting to know you. A true man of God. Gentle giant. Beautiful heart. Great sense of humor. God blessed you with a long life. What an honor to call you friend. I know we will meet again. I love you Mr Hadley. Thank you for trusting me. I will never forgetyou sir ♡ In His love and service Donna Paulino
My Condolences To The Family. Sorry I couldn't be there. He will be miss. God Bless You All
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