Guadalajara Reporter

Ajijic resident William “Bill” Lacey Lindley died on December 5 after a brief illness at the age of 72.

Born February 9, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lindley grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama from 1957 to 1961, graduating with a degree in Business before entering the U.S. Air Force.

He spent four years in the Air Force and the rest of his professional life in the hospitality industry with Hilton Hotels, Omni Hotels, the Norfolk, Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Jacksonville, Florida Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Lindley was well known for his easy southern manner and made friends wherever he went. He moved to Ajijic in 2009 on the advice of friends after just one visit.

Carpentry and the restoration of old cars were Lindley’s passions. He enjoyed designing and building furniture and wooden objects for his friends and family. He had his extensive workshop of power tools shipped to him from the United States and donated the tools to the Have Hammers Will Travel charity program.

According to Lindley, moving to Ajijic resulted in some of his happiest times, and he maintained his charm, upbeat attitude and enthusiasm.

He is survived by his sons Scott Lindley and  Marty Lindley, daughter Anne Lindley, step-daughters Julie Beaver, Amanda May and Catherine Haywood, sister Sally Rascoe and four grandchildren, Ellie, Jake, Taylor and Caitlin. He is also survived by his partner, Pat Doran.

A memorial celebration was held at Bill and Pat’s home in Ajijic and his family will host a memorial celebration in the spring of 2013 in Norfolk, Virginia. Friends at Lakeside who would like to be notified of the date and time in Norfolk should email [email protected].