William (Bill) Madden Fly passed on February 18, 2021. He was born on November 13, 1917, in Gonzales, TX, where he was raised in a family respected by the community for the leadership of his father and grandfather. After earning a degree from the University of Texas, he was drafted into the U.S. Army/Air Force where he managed material movement in Europe during World War II. Discharged at the rank of First Lieutenant, Bill's professional career began with Shell Oil Company in Houston. There he met and married Mary Beth Deans (Fly). Like many corporate executives of his era, Bill, Mary Beth and their four daughters moved frequently across America as Bill accepted opportunities to advance his career. As Bill approached retirement, Shell returned them to Houston making his circle complete. In their retirement years, Bill and Mary Beth enjoyed traveling across America in their RV. Mary Beth passed in 2017. A member of "America's Greatest Generation", Bill enjoyed his recognition as a World War II veteran and his103-year life among us. Bill is survived by his four daughters, Mary Fly, Billie Fly, Liane Saunders and her husband, Bob, and Kathy Walker and her husband, Bob; 11 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

The Consul General of France Alexis Andres will be attending the burial in Gonzales and will be saying a few words.

in lieu of flowers, https://lonesurvivorfoundation.org/ or https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/18815