William Eugene French, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born April 28, 1947 in Terre Haute to Thomas French and Vonda Chestnut French. Bill was a retired locksmith from Erney's Safe and Lock.
Survivors include his fiancée, Kay French; step-children, Brian Bogard (Angela) and Michelle Bogard; half-sister, Virginia Lee Isles (Gary); sister-in-law, Vicki French; niece, Michelle Lawson (Greg); six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; best friend, Stu Baurer; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Sue French; his parents; and a brother, Dale French.
Bill was a member of Kings Harvest Four Square Gospel Church, American Legion Post #104, and a life member of V.F.W. Post #972.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, with Pastor Dennis Leek officiating. Burial will be in New Harmony Cemetery with military services by V.F.W. Post #972. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Thursday.