William Eugene Dover's Obituary
William Eugene Dover, 67, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 of complications from a long illness. He was born December 15, 1942 in Atlanta, GA to the late Pauline Lewis Dover and Benjamin Franklin Dover. He was a graduate of East High School, class of 1961, where he played football. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in history, and then served in the Army as a Medic. He spent his business career in his hometown of Memphis, the city he dearly loved. He worked first at W. M. Barr Co. and then bacame a Vice-President of Holiday Inns, developing franchises all over the country. He later worked in the commodities industry for nearly 30 years, first with McVean Trading and then with Refco and Sparks Companies, Inc. from which he retired in 2005. Billy was best known for his love of music and animals. He was an early member of the Settlers, a popular folk/country/bluegrass/rock band, with whom he continued to play for the past 48 years. He was a member of the Memphis Sport Shooting Club, with a reputation as an excellent shot. Billy owned and rode horses for nearly 40 years, and enjoyed a long series of very spoiled pets. He seemed to have a thousand friends, in part because of his cheerful demeanor and fun-loving personality. He is survived by beloved cousins Melissa Lewis Bernstein of NY, NY, Ritter Eugene Lemke of Savannah, GA, Mary Frances Lemke of Atlanta, GA, Henry Baker Dover of Tallahassee, FL, as well as Claudia Lemke Thomas and Virginia Lemke Howell of Atlanta, GA, and Walter Dudley Dover and Karol Dover Selvaggio of Tallahassee, FL. Funeral services will be held at 4 PM, Friday at Memorial Park Poplar, with visitation at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P. O. Box 381435, Germantown TN 38183.
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