William Dendy Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 2, 2018 we had to say goodbye to William Dendy (Jacksonville, Alabama). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Youngset and Ariebelle Jones Dendy; and his brothers, Milton Dendy and Troy Dendy. He is survived by: his wife Mary James Patton; and his daughters, Amelia, Mary and Huntsville.
July 21, 1990 "Brother Bill's Scottish Rite degrees were conferred in May 1971. He became a very active member and served in many capacities at the local and state levels. Venerable Master – Lodge of Protection Trustee, Scottish Rite Foundation of Alabama, Inc. 1972 to 1996+ Director of Scottish Rite Funeral Team several years, later serving as Master of the Funeral ceremony President Emeritus of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Alabama, Inc. Chairman, Education and Americanism for Alabama Chairman, Bicentennial Activities in Alabama 1986-91 Chairman, Alabama Scottish Rite Double Eagle Golf Association Member of the Scottish Rite Foundation Executive Committee Member of the Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship Awards Committee Orient Personal Representative of the SGIG, June 6, 1994 – 1996+ Honors received include: Knight Commander Court of Honor, December 10, 1977 Inspector General Honorary 33◦, December 14, 1985 Affiliated Bodies: Knight Mason 1981 Alabama College SRICF- September 24, 1983, VII◦ - January 21, 1984, Celebrant 1992-93 Monte Sano York Rite College #64, October 12, 1989, Governor 1990-92 Holy Sepulcher Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, March 8, 1985, Puissant Sovereign 1994 Charter Member Ten Shepiroth Council #255 AMD, 1989 Soverreign Master 1993-94 Order of Corks 1992 Red Branch of Erie May 14, 1993 Grand Council Royal Ark Mariner 1992 Royal Order of Scotland August 12, 1978 Redstone Chapter 353 National Sojourners, June 1993, Second Vice President, MIP Heroes of 76' February 18, 1995 Great Priory of America – CBCS February 19, 1993 "Brother Bill" became a Charter Member of Cahaba Shrine Temple on June 19, 1971. As a member of the Clown Unit (buffoons), "Brother Bill" worked with the disabled and burned children. He assisted in transporting many children to and from the Shrine Hospitals, spent many hours entertaining children including special parties for critically ill patients. "Brother Bill" had the privilege to serve in several official positions including: Director of the Cahaba Buffoons Secretary/Tresaurer of the Dixie Shrine Clowns President of the Dixie Shrine Clowns 1983 Potentate's Representative for Scottish and York Rite "Brother Bill" was a member of the One Hundred Million Dollar Club since its origination. Floyd is survived by his wife, Mary James Patton Dendy; two daughters, Amelia Bhatnager and Mary Weatherford (husband, Michael); five grandchildren, Neal Bhatnager (wife Maggie), Myra Bhatnager (husband Nicholas), Shannon Hoyle (husband Michael), Patrick Weatherford, and Kyle Weatherford (wife Katherine), and six great-grandchildren, Zoe Bhatnager, Kira Bhatnager, Erin Shelton, Bailey Shelton, Lily Shelton and Killian Weatherford. Funeral services will be held graveside at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Bryan Martin officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm at Laughlin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. (https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
