William David Edmondson, age 75, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born February 4, 1938 in Quitman, GA, he was a longtime Bartow, resident. Mr. Edmondson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Crown, Cork, and Seal of Bartow where he worked as an inspector. Mr. Edmondson is survived by his daughter Vanessa Hebrank of Lithia, his son Kevin Edmondson and his wife Becky of Bartow, his three sisters; Mildred Parker of Homeland, Jeanette Smith of Maynard, AR, and Florence Baker of Bartow. He also leaves behind his five grandchildren; Justin Hebrank, Bethany Hebrank, Nick Hebrank, Shawn Edmondson, and Matthew Edmondson. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow from 6pm to 8pm.