William Yoder

William Yoder, 88, passed away on June 11, 2026.

Born on May 11, 1938, William lived a life marked by faith, family, service, and a lifelong love of sports and music. He was married to his beloved wife, Janice Yoder, for 65 years, and together they built a life centered on love, devotion, and family. He was a proud father to Sandra Ward and Dan Yoder (Melissa Yoder), a loving grandfather to Bradley (Olivia Ward).

William served his country as a member of the Army National Guard, where he was a tank driver. That same sense of discipline and dedication carried throughout his life. He also had a passion for sports as both a fan and an athlete, especially ping pong, baseball, and golf. His remarkable talent in table tennis earned him 70 medals in the Senior Olympic Games, and he was once affectionately referred to by the local news as the “King of Ping Pong.”

In addition to his athletic achievements, William enjoyed playing the organ, sharing his love of music in a way that reflected both his spirit and personality. He was also a dedicated servant of the Lord and an active member of the church community at Calvery Baptist Church. His faith was evident in the way he lived, served, and cared for others.

William was a great dad who taught his children the importance of faith, hard work, and perseverance. He was known for being able to fix anything and for his friendly personality and easy way of striking up a conversation with anyone. Those who knew him will remember his warmth, his humor, and the example he set through both word and deed.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, church family, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A committal service will be held at Gulf Pines Memorial Park, 2401 Englewood Road, Englewood, Florida, on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at two o’clock p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in William’s memory.