William G (Bill) Maze, Jr., age 72 of Hartselle, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 1, 2015. A Celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Sparks officiating with burial in the Roselawn Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.
Mr. Maze was born on July 20, 1942 in Decatur, Alabama to William Garland (Pete) Maze, Sr. and Mary Jane O’linger Maze. He worked as a pipe fitter for many years, at Brown’s Ferry Nuclear Plant, Belfonte Nuclear Plant and Todd’s Shipyard in Houston, Texas. After retiring he operated the Wavaho Station at Flint. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing with his sons and grandsons and he loved Alabama Football. It was hard to find him when he wasn’t sporting an Alabama Cap. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 53 years Patricia White Maze, 4 sons, Tracy Maze(Angie) of Priceville, David Maze(Amy) of Trinity, John Patrick Maze(Tracy) of Decatur and Ronald Maze(Yuvette) of Hornlake, Mississippi, 3 sisters; Bessie Maze Webb of Albertville, Marilyn Maze Copeland (Hoyt) of Moulton and Becky Maze Simpson (Raymond) of Southside, AL. His cherished grandchildren; Tiffany Maze Cook (Daniel), Matt Maze (fiancé Kasey Davis), Cameron Maze, Jennifer Maze Brewster (Eric), Lauren Maze and Ronald Maze (Tara). 10 great-grandchildren, 4 Step grandchildren and 3 step-Great grandchildren
Pallbearers are Matt Maze, Cameron Maze, Chad Copeland, Chris Copeland, Joe White & Daniel Cook. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wendell Allen and John Porch.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to Hospice of the Valley or to a charity of your choice.
