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William Stewart Ansley passed on from this life at his home on September 10, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1938, in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Those who knew him best described him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and successful entrepreneur. The definition of a self-made man, Bill would attend trade school in Miami, Florida with a focus on electronics, refrigeration and heating before enlisting to serve his country in the United States Navy. Upon completion of his service and obtaining the rank of 2nd Class Machinist Mate, Bill would attend the University of Florida, taking courses in science and mathematics. Following his time at the University of Florida, Bill would work during the day as an air conditioning mechanic and further his technical education by taking courses at RETS (Refrigeration Electronics Technical School) in the evening. For the next two decades, Bill would build his career working for a leading digital control company. He would climb in position before finally purchasing the company himself and renaming the company Direct Digital Concepts (DDC). As an industry leader in air conditioning and temperature control systems, DDC built a portfolio based on large scale projects, designing and maintaining systems in major high-rise buildings totaling several million square feet of office space. Bill developed and maintained a reputation of a caring employer dedicated to the wellbeing of those he employed. His former employees described Bill as having a stern external presentation that concealed the heart of a teddy bear. Bill would also served as trustee and president of IRC, rep council for south Florida. He was also an active participant of ASHRAE, (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers). Bill was predeceased by his daughter Beth, his granddaughter Jessica, and his brother James Ansley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Sue Ansley, his daughter Kristina Earle and her husband Jim Earle, grandchildren Graeme, Ansley, Joshua, and Brooke and great-grandchild Olivia Beth. In lieu of flowers, the family would request any donations to be made to Saint Jude's Hospital in memory of Bill. The life of Bill Ansley will be commemorated with a Celebration of Life ceremony at a future date. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Ansley family.

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William Stewart Ansley

January 10, 1938 - September 10, 2025