Willie Carl Wilbanks
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Wilbanks, Willie C (Bill), 85, of Brandon, FL., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by his two sons. Born in Sylvester, Ga., Bill Wilbanks and his wife of 49 years (Shirley Wilbanks) were residents of Brandon for over three decades. During this time he was a member of Limona Village Chapel United Methodist Church where he was very active with Men's prayer breakfast, "Meals on Wheels" and trustees committee. Since 2010, Bill aka./Willie/Pop/Grandpa/Papa, toured the country with his motor home serving fellow campers as "camp ground" host to hundreds from Moab, Utah to Port Saint Joe and Apalachicola, FL before settling down in Naples, FL three years ago. Survivors include his sons Carl (Jill) Wilbanks; Scott (Laura) Wilbanks; grandchildren Brittany (Gary) Stoller, Brooke (Jonathan) Muccio, Brandi (Scott) Haddock, Luke Wilbanks, Autumn Wilbanks, and eight great grandchildren. "Pop" loved the Lord Jesus and he loved to travel and spend time with family and friends all over the country, which became his theme over the last twelve years as he would sing... Happy Trails... The family will receive friends 10am-12pm Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel. 114 W. Noble Avenue Bushnell, FL followed by the funeral. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Covenant Church of Naples, 6926 Trail Blvd. Naples, FL 34108 for Ian Hurricane Relief