Palestine, Texas - Funeral services for William Arthur ("WA") Handorf will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday July 8, 2025 at the First Christian Church with Reverend Jordan Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Visitation will be at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

WA Handorf passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 surrounded by his daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Scarborough Handorf, his parents Dora and John Henry Handorf of Palestine, Texas, and 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by his daughters; Shirra H. Sanchez and her husband Raymond Sanchez, Sharon H. Thornton and her husband Bruce Thornton, granddaughters; Angela Espinosa and Kimberly Reid, great-grandchildren; Madison, Mason, Aaron, Anna, Bailey, Billy, Tessa, William, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

WA was a 71-year Mason and a member of Elkhart, Tyre, and William Foster Lodges. He was a Past Master of Elkhart, his home lodge, and a Past Master of Tyre. He served as District Deputy in 2001-2002.

He served in the National Guard and the Army Reserve, and he retired from the Army Reserve as Colonel in 1989.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Palestine or the Masonic Lodge.

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