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William Zehfuss Obituary

William Edwin Zehfuss CUMMING, GA - William Edwin Zehfuss, age 52 of Cumming, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Bill Zehfuss passed away at his home on Lake Lanier on July 30th. He was a graduate of Dunwoody High School and Northwestern University. He devoted his life to music, serving as principal trombonist of the Charleston Symphony for 25 years. Bill had interim assignments with the Utah Symphony, the Honolulu Symphony, and performed with the Atlanta Symphony and the Alabama Symphony. Bill was Artist Faculty at Brevard Music Center (NC) for twenty years and took great pride in his students and his performances there. Bill taught at the University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston. Bill is preceded in death by his father, William Zehfuss. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Zehfuss; brother and sister: Michael (Kelly) Zehfuss, Amy (Jonathan) Loegel; and he will be missed by his beloved nieces and nephew: Anja, Faith, Lily, and Carter. He will also be missed by his many friends. A talented, kind, and loving man has gone to be with God, but his music will live on in our hearts. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2014.

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Don Kayler

August 8, 2020

I will always miss our gentle giant, Bill Zehfuss, and the awesome sound of his Trombone! Rest In Peace my friend?

Frederick Acomb

April 19, 2015

I just learned of Bill's death earlier today. I am so sad to hear this. We were trombone majors at Northwestern together. He was so gentle and kind, and I am so very sorry that he is gone. Fred

Wes Ramsay

August 25, 2014

Bill was a wonderful performer, a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed.

Jeff Swords

August 24, 2014

I'm so sad to hear that Bill has passed. However, I am happy to have known him. He was one of my first trombone teachers and helped me immeasurably. He was a very kind and caring person. I regret that I didn't have the chance to reconnect with him. I pray that he is at peace and his family and friends can find comfort in the fact that he is home with the Lord.

Celia Jelley

August 22, 2014

Mourning your loss and missing your bright light, but trust that you are in God's hands now.

Susan Messersmith

August 14, 2014

Sending condolences and sympathy to Bill's mom Ruth, and his siblings/family. Bill was a kind-hearted soul who helped me feel welcome in Charleston when I moved here to play with the CSO. We were friends and colleagues for many long years. His presence will be missed. Praying for peace for his family; may you be comforted in the knowledge of his faith in God.

August 14, 2014

So many great memories with Bill. His giant heart will be missed on stage and off here in Charleston.

Zachary Smith

August 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Wilson Ochoa

August 14, 2014

So many wonderful memories playing in the Charleston Symphony brass section with Bill. He loved what he did so much, and left a wonderful legacy of outstanding performances there. I'm proud to have been able to have played with him.

Don Kayler

August 14, 2014

What a Gentle Giant of a man Bill was! The world has lost a treasure, May Bill rest in peace and play for ever among the angels. Our prayers are with the Zehfuss family.

Charles Hebert

August 13, 2014

Many great memories with Bill..Dunwood Hs band, Romania,fellow eagle scout from Troop 746.Sorry for your families loss.

Gena Jensen

August 13, 2014

Praying for the Zehfuss family and friends of Bill. I have fond memories of DHS band days and Bill's sweet trombone.

John Hibbard

August 13, 2014

I have such good memories of Bill when we were both in the Dunwoody HS band. Romania, brass quintet, All State, Solo & Ensemble. All great memories. A good friend. So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be - he IS - missed.

Beth Minor

August 13, 2014

I'm so sad to hear that Bill is gone. I have such fond memories from the Dunwoody High band days.

Cheryl Roberts Touchton

August 13, 2014

Remember Bill fondly from Dunwoody High School Band days and the class of 1980. May God give you peace as you live with this immeasurable loss.

Grant Belden

August 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Zehfus family. Bill was a good friend from back in our high school band days

Racena Bowen

August 13, 2014

I'm so surprised. Bill was such a big, kindhearted man. Will for sure miss him.

Celia Jelley

August 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to Bill's family and all those who knew him otherwise. His shining light has gone from this earth but lives on for all who were touched by his "genuineness" as a human being.

MC

August 12, 2014

May God comfort you and your family in your time of sorrow. 2Cor 1:6

August 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Zehfuss family over the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you in your time of grief knowing that He cares for you - 1 Peter 5 : 7.
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