William (Bill) Entwistle of Leesburg suddenly passed away January 14th at the age of 84. Born in Syracuse, New York on August 19, 1929, "Pops the Great" (PTG), as he was affectionately known by his immediate family, was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife Janet of 55 years, his son Bill, Jr. (Chantal) of Pembroke Pines, FL, and daughters Kitty (Fred) of Pensacola, FL, Amy (Derek) of West Palm Beach, FL, Julie (Jeff) of Bear, DE and his grandchildren: Jennifer, Jackie, Matt, Ryne, Kaitlyn, Derek, Brad, Kelly, Riley, Jordan, Jarrod and great-grandchildren Jackson, Hailee, and Brody.

Bill grew up in Syracuse, graduating from Christian Brothers Academy. Right out of school, he followed in his father's footsteps and began his long career in the golf business. He also served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954. In 1958, he married Janet Billy of Syracuse. Bill spent a lifetime in the golf industry making friends all over the world through the game he loved. He passed the love of the game to his children and grandchildren. With his dry sense of humor, Bill was a practical jokester, loved sharing stories of his life and nicknaming his family and close friends.

A viewing will be held for family and friends on Monday, January 20th from 3:30-5:00 P.M. at Allen J. Harden Funeral home, 1800 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, FL. Mass service will be on Tuesday, January 21st at 9:00 A.M. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6803 Old Hwy 441 South, Mount Dora, FL.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, that donations be made on his behalf to the Florida Golf Course Superintendents' Association Scholarship Fund. Donations may be sent to Bill Entwistle Jr., 2211 NW 101 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026.