ROXANA - William Purnell Meeds, of Roxana, passed away on Sept. 27, 2011, at the Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Va. He was 78. He is survived by three daughters, Linda Faris and her husband David, Leslie Meeds, and Heather Meeds; four sisters, a brother and his grand-daughter, Danielle Faris; and cousins, Scott Hofer, Glenn Hofer, and Jason Hofer; and his special canine friend, "Carlisle." A funeral service and Celebration of his Life will be noon, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior. Pastor Robert Hudson will officiate, interment follows at the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 308, Wilmington, DE 19899.