Celebrating the life of
William A. Binns
July 21, 1927 - April 09, 2008
William Arthur Binns
SAVANNAH – William Arthur Binns, 80, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at his home on Isle of Hope. Mr. Binns was a native and longtime resident of Savannah.
He graduated from Georgia Tech after serving in the Navy and retired from Union Camp Corporation after forty-one years of service.
Mr. Binns was recognized as a leader in the Savannah community and as a volunteer both at the state and local levels. He served as president of the Georgia Forestry Association, the Exchange Club of Savannah and the Coastal Empire Fair; was a member of the board of directors of the Jenkins' Boys and Girls Club, State Chamber Association, Georgia Pulp and Paper Association, and the local chapter of the American Red Cross; served as chairman of the board of the Candler Hospital Foundation, Senior Citizens, Inc., and Savannah Christian School; and as chairman and president of the United Way and the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.
He was actively engaged with the Georgia state legislature in representing Union Camp, the Georgia Forestry Association, and Georgia Tech.
Mr. Binns was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Trost Binns.
Surviving are his three daughters, Dianne Lawhorne and husband, Greg; Stacie Bacon and husband, Howard; and Paige Case and husband, Mark. Also surviving are his four granddaughters, Chandler, Dru, Allyn, and Patricia.
Visitation will be Friday, April 11, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31405 or the Rehabilitation Fund at Candler Hospital, 5354 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405.
Dear Binns Family, I live at 37 Island Drive and have been a neighbor of your father for the last 30 years. I wanted you to know how sorry we are to learn that he has died. I feel fortunate that I knew him in his better years along with your mother. They were both always friendly and out going and seemed so pleased to see me or my family whenever the occasion arose. My father and your father used to do business together as well. Our neighborhood has lost a kind neighbor as has the city. The loss of our parents is a very difficult time in our lives. If I can help your family in any way please don't hesitate to call on me. Respectfully, Lucy McIntire Hitch
- Lucy Hitch, savannah, GA
Dear Greg and Dianne, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He will be missed by the entire Union Camp family and the Georgia Forestry community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Geoffrey Lee Hill
- Geoffrey Lee Hill, Athens, GA
Debbie and I wish to offer our condolances to the family of a man we wish we could have known for a longer period. We know he will be greatly missed by the many who knew him well, especially his family and many friends. God bless and give comfort to you in your lost. We are associated with the Exchange Club and that is where we were blessed to know Mr. Binns.
- William B. Saxman, Savannah, GA
Dearest Girls: Wish we could be with you today and we are in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Sue and Joe
- Joe and Sue Ward, Midlothian, VA
Our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear high school buddy and longtime friend, Bill Binns. Ulie and Caroline Cowart
- Ulie and Caroline Cowart, Savannah, GA
Paige & Dianne, We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Y'all were so good to him & he will be missed by all. Love, Beth & Bill
- beth Wall, savannah, GA
Stacie, sorry to learn of your Fathers' passing. My thoughts and prayers.
- Bruce Mullininx, Atlanta, GA
Dear Paige and family, Thomas and I were very sorry to learn of your fahter's death. I know how close the two of you were, Paige,and what a devoted daughter you have been. Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. With love, Sue and Tom
- Sue and Tom Tengg, Savannah, GA
As a fellow Union Camp employee and Tech grad, I send my deepest sorrow to the family in Bills passing. Bill was a fine person and will be missed.
- Bill Durrett, Rincon, GA
Diane, Greg & Drew, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, just as you have been. I am sure that God will see you through the loss of your Father just as he does all the other difficult times in our lives. Love you, call on us if you need us.
- Joe & Patsy McAllister, Savannah, GA
Dianne, Stacie and Paige, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. I will always remember him and Patsy as my good neighbors and remember them as wonderful, loving parents. Sincerely sorry, Jeanette Veasey
- Jeanette Veasey, Savannah, GA
Stacie, Paige and Diane- Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your daddy was a wonderful man and leaves a great legacy in each of you. He and your mom are now together again sharing and watching proudfully over each of you. With love, Lisa and Eddie
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Dear Binns Family, I live at 37 Island Drive and have been a neighbor of your father for the last 30 years. I wanted you to know how sorry we are to learn that he has died. I feel fortunate that I knew him in his better years along with your mother. They were both always friendly and out going and seemed so pleased to see me or my family whenever the occasion arose. My father and your father used to do business together as well. Our neighborhood has lost a kind neighbor as has the city. The loss of our parents is a very difficult time in our lives. If I can help your family in any way please don't hesitate to call on me. Respectfully, Lucy McIntire Hitch
- Lucy Hitch, savannah, GA
Dear Greg and Dianne, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He will be missed by the entire Union Camp family and the Georgia Forestry community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Geoffrey Lee Hill
- Geoffrey Lee Hill, Athens, GA
Debbie and I wish to offer our condolances to the family of a man we wish we could have known for a longer period. We know he will be greatly missed by the many who knew him well, especially his family and many friends. God bless and give comfort to you in your lost. We are associated with the Exchange Club and that is where we were blessed to know Mr. Binns.
- William B. Saxman, Savannah, GA
Dearest Girls: Wish we could be with you today and we are in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Sue and Joe
- Joe and Sue Ward, Midlothian, VA
Our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear high school buddy and longtime friend, Bill Binns. Ulie and Caroline Cowart
- Ulie and Caroline Cowart, Savannah, GA
Paige & Dianne, We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Y'all were so good to him & he will be missed by all. Love, Beth & Bill
- beth Wall, savannah, GA
Stacie, sorry to learn of your Fathers' passing. My thoughts and prayers.
- Bruce Mullininx, Atlanta, GA
Dear Paige and family, Thomas and I were very sorry to learn of your fahter's death. I know how close the two of you were, Paige,and what a devoted daughter you have been. Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. With love, Sue and Tom
- Sue and Tom Tengg, Savannah, GA
As a fellow Union Camp employee and Tech grad, I send my deepest sorrow to the family in Bills passing. Bill was a fine person and will be missed.
- Bill Durrett, Rincon, GA
Diane, Greg & Drew, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, just as you have been. I am sure that God will see you through the loss of your Father just as he does all the other difficult times in our lives. Love you, call on us if you need us.
- Joe & Patsy McAllister, Savannah, GA
Dianne, Stacie and Paige, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. I will always remember him and Patsy as my good neighbors and remember them as wonderful, loving parents. Sincerely sorry, Jeanette Veasey
- Jeanette Veasey, Savannah, GA
Stacie, Paige and Diane- Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your daddy was a wonderful man and leaves a great legacy in each of you. He and your mom are now together again sharing and watching proudfully over each of you. With love, Lisa and Eddie
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
