William P. Staats (Bill), 76, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023. Bill was a kind and thoughtful soul who will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched.

Bill was a proud service member of the United States Navy and a dedicated lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a passionate patriot who cared deeply for his country.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Lucille, son Patrick and his family Sara, Kyle, & Hailey, as well as his daughters Tammy and Crystal, brother Harry and his wife Cindy, and sister Ethel and her husband Jim.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home on July 25, 2023 at 1pm.

Baldwin Brothers – Funeral & Cremation

1350 E. Burleigh Blvd

Tavares, FL 32778

All are welcome to attend his celebration of life.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his honor. Weblink provided below.

https://www.stjude.org/give.html

Bill, your family and friends know you are riding your dream Harley through the heavenly golden gates. Everyone left behind grieves that you are gone but are happy that you are in a better place.