William A. “Bill” Stirling, 77, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Rosewood II in Jasper.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Bill was co-owner of Stirling Dry Cleaners in Beaumont. He was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean War.
Bill was former Mayor of Crystal Beach from 1984 to 1986; he was one of the founding members of the Crab Festival, and past president of Beaumont Products and Services, Inc. Bill was very proud of the fact that he assisted in the growth of the non-profit organization that hired the handicap.
His loving wife, Patricia Stirling; and parents, Ruth and William A. Stirling, Sr. preceded him in death.
Survivors include his sons, Tom Stirling and his wife Charlotte and Ross Stirling and his wife Patty Kelly; and daughter, Melissa Salles; grandchildren, Benjamin Ross Kelly Stirling, Amanda Suzanne Salles and Lesslee Paul Salles IV.
His committal service will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009 at Broussard’s.
Cremation arrangements are handled by Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Products and Service, Inc., a non-profit organization, 1305 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
