William J Burroughs' Obituary
William “Bill” Johnstone Burroughs, 81, of Tampa, FL, passed away on May 11th 2024 peacefully in his sleep. Bill was born on May 11th, 1943 to Margaret and John Burroughs in St. Petersburg, FL. Bill was an avid athlete his entire life; excelling at football and shotput. Bill went on to play football for the University of Miami and was a die-hard Hurricanes fan. Bill went on to run his family’s flower shop, Flowers Unlimited, in St. Petersburg, FL. Bill was a wonderful and devoted father, husband and friend and known for his sense of humor.
Bill is survived by his wife, Penny; his children, Cristina (Josh Heitel), William “Beau” (Amanda Wallace), and his grandchildren Cameron and Naomi. Bill is also survived by his brother, John and sister, Ann.
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