William (Bill) Philip Mogridge

William (Bill) Philip Mogridge III, age 77 of Keller, Texas passed away on October 26, 2016 while at home after a long battle with Aplastic Anemia.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HEB/Texas Health- Student Nursing Program.
Bill was born on August 3, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee, where as a child, he developed his love of dogs and horses. He later went on to graduate from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennesse, where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1964. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War utilizing his expertise in training and handling dogs. When he returned stateside he served as an M.P. until his discharge.
Bill's career in the aggregate industry began with Texas Industries (TXI) in Memphis, Tennessee. He then was transferred to Texas with TXI and subsequently continued his career with Vulcan Materials in San Antonio, Texas; Beal Concrete (now U.S. Concrete) in Ft. Worth, Texas; and Ashgrove Resources, of Topeka, Kansas, whom he worked for in Keller, Texas until his illness no longer allowed him to do so. Bill's expertise in the aggregate industry was well respected by his peers.
Much of Bill's free time was spent breeding, raising, and showing his dogs. Breeds included: Beagles, Shelties, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Min-Pins, and most recently, English Bulldogs.
He was preceded in death by his father, William P. Mogridge, Jr., mother-Floretta James Mogridge, of Memphis, Tennessee, and son, Russell Andrew Mogridge of Fayetteville, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Robin Gentry Mogridge, Keller, Texas; brother-Alan Mogridge, Cordova, Tennessee, wife-Sharon; son- Richard Alan Mogridge, Houston, Texas, wife-Barbara, grandsons-Mitchell Alan and Maddox Adan; daughter-Andrea Lynn Lew, San Antonio, Texas, grandson-Christopher Bernard Lamoureux, granddaughters-Lauren Cai and Camryn Grace Lew; stepson- Ted Williford, Kyle, Texas, wife-Sherri, grandson-Brandon Williford, San Marcos, Texas, wife-Samantha, great granddaugter-Mackenzie; grandsons-Joshua, Daniel, and Jordan Williford of Kyle, Texas; stepson-Lon Williford, Granbury, Texas, and wife Jennifer.
We would like to acknowledge and give a special thanks to all those involved in his care: Dr. James D. Mackey; the Oncology Unit of HEB/Texas Health Hospital; Ann Wainwright, RN and Robin Petersen, RN of the Infusion Center, for the many hours and days spent there-the love and laughter made us feel secure; Encompass Hospice for the end-of-life support; and for our special neighbor, Jonathan Smith, for always being there when we needed him.

Arrangements provided by Lucas Funeral Home, Keller. 817-753-6800