William "Bill" McHugh Candler
October 14, 1952 ~ July 24, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailWilliam “Bill” McHugh Candler, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2019.
Born and raised in Asheville, N.C., Bill resided in the area he loved for his entire life. He was raised by and preceded in death by his beloved parents, Herschel and Juanita Candler, who had a strong impact on his life and inspired his love of family and country.
A graduate of Asheville High School, he was proud to join the Armed Forces in the service of the Navy. Following his service, Bill found his love of communications while working for WKKE-AM as a disc jockey, and continued this passion working for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. Later, Bill pursued his drive as an entrepreneur and helped found Private Professional Services (PPS).
Bill cared deeply for his friends and family, and leaves behind his only son, William Grey Candler, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Candler, and his cherished grandchildren – Joanna, “JoJo,” and name-sake, William, “Willie.”
A service and celebration of Bill’s life will take place on Tuesday, July 30, at noon, at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Rd., Arden. Following the service, a memorial and dedication will take place at Pisgah View Memorial Park in Candler.
Services
Funeral Service: July 30, 2019 12:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
828-667-4415
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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May you Rest In Peace Bill!
Gosh I can’t believe I’m having to do this . Bill will be missed so much . I don’t have anybody to cut up with now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family . Bill keep my wings ready . 💙
We played music together on Salem Drive and he was a great drummer and great guy. Good memories of him and always seemed to be smiling. Rest In Peace.
Rest In Peace ! Prayers for the family !!!
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bill was a great friend to all. RIP.
My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Rest peacefully Bill.
Bill and I worked together at Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department “back in the day”. I’m so sad to hear about his way too early departure from life.
Bill … a David Millard guy. Me …a Hall Fltcher guy. Bill was one of the few it didnt matter to from day one. Always friendly never aloof. From what I see that describes you throughout your life. No doubt … “There’s a Hole in the World”… The Eagles
Bill will be so badly missed. Prayers for his family. He was a friend from Merrimon Avenue Baptist.
Bill was a great guy, he will be missed. We are keeping the whole family in our prayers.
Bill was a great guy, he will be missed. We are keeping the whole family in our prayers.
I worked for Bill for 8 years and he was a kind and generous man. My condolences to his family and friends during this hard time..Bill you are missed!
You are missed, my friend. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
one of my favorite Drummers in the LEHS Band and all round wonderful guy. Bill will be missed and that’s a fact. Wishing, the best for all his Family. God Bless
Sad to know he has left this world, but it will be good to see him again on the other side. He certainly was a sweet one. Prayers and sympathy for his family.
Bill you are already missed. My prayers for the family. Knew Bill from Merrimon Ave. Baptist Church.
I am so sorry for the family! Bill was a great guy and I am so happy to have known him in the degree that I did. I will cherish the memories.
So sorry I am not in Asheville at this date, to attend.
So many memories and the sweetest of them we know. God love you children and grandchildren. This is a shock to me. RIP Bill. See you in Heaven one day!
Rest in peace, my sweet friend and birthday buddy from forever ago. Love and prayers for the family…those precious grandchildren you adored.
We are deeply saddened by the news of Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I grew up with “Billy” on Salem Ave, all of us kids in the neighborhood had so much fun growing up. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Bill, one of a kind. You have the best smile and eyes. Forever in my memory.
Prayers and condolences to the Candler family. Lifelong friend from Salem Ave and school. You will be missed by many. RIP my friend.
William, Phil and I were out of town and unable to be at your dad’s service.
We are saddened by his passing and will keep you and your sweet family in our thoughts and prayers. Phil and Robin Shope
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Bill, we have not talked in awhile, but when I saw this I could trouble accepting it. They say Heaven gives it favorites early death.