In Memory

William Ernest Cale - Class Of 1960

Bill Cale, 75, died peacefully at his home on May 21, 2018, while holding his daughter Tracy's hand.

He was the son of Paul Harrell Cale, Sr. and Hallie Sandridge Cale of Crozet, Virginia.

We are heartbroken over the loss of a man who was so loving to his family, supportive in all our endeavors, there when we needed him, a patient listener during all the times we questioned things and asked his advice.

He is survived by his daughters, Alyssa Cale Jones, Tracy Cale Kelly (Art), and Whitney Cale; his grandchildren, Cale and Addison Jones and Sam and Reagan Kelly; sister, Suzanne Cale Wood (Kay); brother, Paul Harrell Cale, Jr. (Jan); and his wife of 51 years, Mary Hyder Cale, who displayed an incredible source of strength and devotion during the past eight years.

We were comforted in knowing that we were all together during the last weekend of his life and felt such a strong sense of love for one another in those final moments. Anyone who knew him through tennis, golf, or trading stocks and commodities would agree that he loved to make you laugh, challenged your doubts, encouraged you to persevere, and let you know how much he truly appreciated you. He was admired by so many who called him friend as he was a genuine person, spoke truthfully and was incredibly giving not only monetarily but through taking personal action as well. The lives he touched will continue to call his name in thanksgiving and love.

After graduating from Baylor University, Bill worked for IBM writing software for the NASA space program. He then took up his hobby which was trading commodities. He opened the second largest commodity fund in the US and managed the first commodity futures office in Washington, D.C. He and many of his clients one year raised money to build 6 water wells and a school house in Haiti. He was a member of The Customers Yacht Club, which consisted of commodity traders who made the most money for their clients.

After moving to Hilton Head in 1990 he spent a great deal of time organizing tennis matches and teams. He was the first Billy in the Billy/Bob tournament. Going to the 1997 USTA 4.0 championships with the Crazy Crabs and to Charleston with the Super Seniors were 2 highlights of his tennis. However, just the camaraderie and joy of playing with so many men from Long Cove and the Island was the main highlight.

Our family's strength and love and his determination carried him through 8 years of battling Multiple Myeloma. May God give added strength to all those who battle cancer and to those who are working to find a cure. Now the time has come to let his soul fly. We love you Dad/Bill.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head.

We are a family of public school educators including a school superintendent, high school teachers and elementary school teachers. In lieu of flowers, we would like for you to consider a contribution in Bill's name to The Foundation for Education Excellence, Box 22474, HHI, SC 29925. Thank you.

The Island Funeral Home and Crematory. islandfunealhome.com

Submitted by Sue Critzer Hughes.



 
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05/28/18 06:30 PM #1    

Charles "Connie" Crenshaw (1958)

From William Raines

My condolences to Bill's all of Bill's family and friends,especially Suzanne and Paul. Bill was a true Cale ( bright, talented, motivated,humanitarian and very successful. We have lost another great friend and citizen of the world.

Willie Raines

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