William A. Springfield

William 'Al' Springfield, age 86, an amazing father left earth this week to be with his loving Savior and beloved wife, after a courageous fight with cancer.?? Dad brought life to all who met him.?? He jumped at the chance to get to know you and somehow knowing him would make your life better.?? Dad was a humble man.?? He never spoke about the many accomplishments in his life including the service he provided for this country in WWII, on the USS Iowa in the Pacific Theatre as a communication technician.?? After leaving the Navy, he studied biology at Maryville College and graduated as Class 1952's valedictorian.?? In addition, he was elected to the Alpha Gamma Sigma National Honor Society, served as the YMCA treasurer, student council president and founder of Maryville's pre-med club.?? He was always looking to help others, which is what he was doing at a Corinthian's get-together when he met the love of his life, Grace Morrow.?? Dad's life was dedicated to his beautiful wife, who reached heaven last year having ended her battle with Parkinson's and his two daughters.?? He loved his daughters, uniquely and unconditionally, always their loudest cheerleader and wisest mentor.?? Daddy's purpose on earth, which he always wondered about, was seen in the way he lived.?? He lived humbly, loved fully and completely and was always compassionate.?? He unabashedly loved and respected His Lord and Savior, Jesus, and he did this in a manner that only he could.?? He lived a beautiful life.



Al is survived by his two daughters- Alyson (Dave) Keene and Andrea (David) Schultz; 4 grandchildren 'Zachary, Whitney, & Linley and Brian; 2 great grandchildren ' Layla & Payton.



Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.??



Remembrances:?? Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Health University Medical Center ' 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31404 or Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190.