William L. Forde, 78, of Axtell, passed away Sunday, July 17 at a local hospital. Military graveside services will be 10 am Thursday, July 21 at Axtell Cemetery with Joe Peeples officiating. Mr. Forde was born October 13, 1932, in Eddy, Texas to Robert L. and Laura (Gibson) Forde and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a machine operator at Owens Illinois for 32 years until retiring and was a avid collector. William was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers J. B. Markum and Johnny Forde. Survivors include his wife Bonnie Jean Forde of Axtell; step son Steve Scott of Axtell; 4 sisters Gwen Moore, Louise Fencher and Betty Cook all of Robinson and Nancy Forde of Dallas; 2 brothers Jimmy Forde of California and Orvelle Forde of Waco; numerous nieces and nephews.