William Gerges McLane

William Gerges McLane, 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 in Bossier City, Louisiana. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Northwest Louisiana's Cemetery, 7970 Mike Clark Road Keithville, Louisiana, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Dana Casey will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive Bossier City, Louisiana. William was born on December 8, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, to Gerges and Maude McLane. He completed his formal education at Jennings Community Learning in Center, Akron, Ohio. On April 25, 1964, he married the love of his life, Sueann Lee. They had four children, Darla, David, Darlene, and Douglas. William answered the call to serve his country and joined the United States Army in 1961. He went on to complete his technical training at Fort Knox Army Installation as a Transportation Specialists. His service-before-self attitude had him volunteer to Swizebrocken Army Base in Germany where he was promoted to Private First Class for his outstanding workmanship to his unit and country. For his exceptional service, William was honorable discharged from the United States Army in 1963. After his military tour of duty, he continued with his take-charge attitude and started his own painting contracting business. William ensured his company produced the highest quality; therefore, he hired and trained his own family members. However, one job was not enough for William, so he worked a second shift at Babcock and Wilcox Nuclear Power Company in Barberton, Ohio. He performed these two jobs for over 25 years to ensure his family was well taken care of. William loved his Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed eating out at Olive Garden, Green Gables Chicken House, Belgrade\'s Family Restaurant and Buffets, along with shopping at Sam's Club, and Walmart. He cherished talking with all of his children and grandchildren on the phone or when they visited him. But most of all, he loved sitting and spending time with his wife. William McLane is survived by his wife, Sueann; oldest daughter, Darla, and husband, Bill Kurak, and their three children, Michael, Kayla, and Brianna; oldest son David, and wife, Nicholle McLane and their daughter, Olivia; youngest daughter, Darlene, and husband, Jim White and their two children, Savannah, and JT; and youngest son Douglas, and wife, Shannon McLane and their two boys, Kurt, and Chance. Left to cherish his memory are sister Mildred Rexroade; brother Larry and wife, Maria McLane; sister-in-law Irene McLane; and brother-in-law Jim and wife, Linda Lee.