William L. Sasman

William L. Sasman, 101, of Albany, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home. In his younger days he was known as Handsome Bill and today is affectionately known as Papa Bill. He was the son of William Sasman and Virginia Pelky Sasman. His funeral service will be at 2 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Kimbrell-Stern with entombment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Pastor Tyler Taylor will officiate. The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern prior to the service on Thursday beginning at 1 PM until 2 PM. Mr. Sasman was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on August 24, 1923 and moved back to Albany in 2010. He joined the U.S. Army in February 1943. He was sent to Camp McCain in Mississippi for military police training. From there, he went to Opelika, AL to guard German Prisoners of war. He then went to Turner Field in Albany, GA with 300 German POW’s. Through the rest of his career, he went to Missouri and Texas for infantry and combat engineer training. He joined combat with the First Infantry Division, known as “The Big Red One.” He fought in France and Germany achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. After returning from combat, he served with the Georgia National Guard from 1950 to 1970. He worked with Coca Cola, then with Civil Service at the Marine Base, then retiring at Pensacola, FL. After his retirement, he stayed active working with several companies. He enjoyed building models of cars, ships, and tanks. He also enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles together. Mr. Sasman was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Laverne Sasman, a daughter, Linda White, a grandson, Steve White, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. Mr. Sasman is survived by his daughters: Virginia Duke, Albany, Dana Mormon, Albany; son: Steve Rand (Sherry), Warren, AR; 5 grandchildren: Rhonda Stephens (Karl), Sherri Evans (Eric), Tammy Gerrell (Jess), Christy Wilson (Tony), Lisa Rand; 6 great grandchildren: Justin Cox (Makayla), Bristol Williams, Dusty Evans, Seth Sadler (Saige), Steven Sadler (Kaitlyn), Dwayne Gerrell (Ashley); 7 great-great grandchildren: Annabelle Williams, Rickie Williams, Gracelynn Williams, Marci Sadler, Asher Sadler, Whitley Gerrell, Bodhi Gerrell; brother-in-law: Jerry Murphy; several nieces and nephews. Those desiring may send memorials to Best Friends Humane Society of Worth County, 787 Ephesus Church Rd., Poulan, GA 31781.

William L. Sasman

August 24, 1923 - February 17, 2025