W.A. “Bill” Rawls, 81, of Robertsdale, died Saturday, July 9, 2011.
He was a graduate of W.S. Neal High School, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) in 1953. He was an active member of the Robertsdale United Methodist Church, past Rotary Club member and served on the Robertsdale City Council in the 1960s.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and was a proud fan of the Auburn Tigers. He was widely known as the pharmacist and owner of Lee Drug Store Inc. for 51 years.
He was preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Steve Baker.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Fountain Rawls of Robertsdale; daughter, Donna (Kelly) Brown of Summerdale; grandchildren, Ryan and Kelsey Brown, Whitney Baker and Steven Wayne “Rocky” Baker II; sister, Virginia Dewrell of Mobile; sister-in-law, Nell Rawls of Pensacola, Fla.; nieces, Wanda (Al) Hampton and Janet (Brad) Newhall, both of Pensacola, and Paula Tillman of Andalusia; cousins and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11 at Mack Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Robertsdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kelly Brown and the Rev. Steve Spining officiating.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Robertsdale United Methodist Church School Ministry or Food Pantry, P.O. Box 866, Robertsdale, AL 36567. Arrangements are by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Robertsdale.
