Obituary of William E. Lacey

William E. Lacey, age 83, of The Villages, Florida and Saint Clair Shores, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 while under the care of hospice. Bill was a graduate of Columbia University and had a long career as an entrepreneur with multiple mobile home parks and related business ventures.

He was a past president of The Mobile Home Association of Michigan and of the Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary. Bill was an avid sportsman enjoying tennis, hunting, fishing, and recently, golf and was a member of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and Old Club on Harsens Island. He and his wife, Connie loved good food and wine and belonged to the Chaine des Rotisseurs, a gourmet group and to Nomads, a travel club, visiting many countries and taking an around the world trip. 

He is survived by his loving wife Connie Lacey and sister, Kay F. Walters: children; Steven Lacey, Scott Lacey, Beth Marie Lacey, Don Allen: grandchildren; Amber, Erin, Spencer, Alexandra, Tom, Andrew, Sam and great grandchild, Anthony.

 He is preceded in death by his parents Ford Van Lacey and Frances (Sensiba) Lacey.

Bill was a loving and generous man, husband and grandfather.

A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 2-4 pm, located at Hiers-Baxley Funeral and Cremation Life Event Center, 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, Florida 32162.

 In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to: Grosse Pointe Sun Rise Rotary P.O. Box 36964, Gross Point Michigan 48236.

 Online condolences may be sent at hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral and Cremation Life Event Center.