William Luff, 85

DOVER - William Luff, of Dover, died Friday, May 25, 2007, in Courtland Manor Nursing Home, Dover. He was 85.

He was born on June 26, 1921, in Marydel,.

Mr. Luff had worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for the state of Delaware in the Dover yard with 37½ years" service, retiring in the early 1980s.

He served his country proudly during World War II in the Army Air Corps.

Mr. Luff and his late wife Florence enjoyed retirement, wintering in Florida for six months each year, spending their summers in their Delaware home.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, Little League Ball and spending time with family and friends.

He was a member of the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Florence, on Feb. 14, 2000; and a son, William Luff, on Sept. 23, 2000.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth L. Luff and his wife, Denise, of Wyoming, and Gary Luff of Dover; a daughter, Beverly Guinta of Dover; a brother, Walker Luff of Dover; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and an extended family of friends.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour before services.

Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.

Instead of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 623 West Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804.

Letters of condolence may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.