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MARVIN (BILL) VANDERHIDER 1932-2023 Marvin (Bill) Vanderhider peacefully joined loved ones in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Bill was born in Kingsville, Texas on May 14, 1932. He spent his early childhood on a working farm and delivered fresh Jersey cow milk on horseback to his neighbors. After moving to San Antonio, his family was active in Harlandale Baptist Church. Bill was a standout football player at Harlandale High School. He graduated in 1950 and then attended Baylor University on a football scholarship, where he excelled as a freshman. Bill eventually moved back to San Antonio to marry his high school sweetheart, Betty Felsing. They were married for 70 years until her passing in 2021. Bill and Betty were charter members of Shearer Hills Baptist Church and enjoyed a lifetime of serving and fellowshipping with their church family. Through their example of faith and devotion, four generations of the Vanderhider family have grown in their faith at Shearer Hills. Bill was an auto sales legend and at one point led the nation in Pontiac sales. Over his lengthy career, he set numerous sales records and won many awards for his hard work and dedication to his customers. He also loved hunting and fishing with his family, including wonderful memories in Rockport and at the deer lease he managed for over 60 years with his sons, grandsons, and close family friends. Bill was a devoted husband and father, raising three children with Betty. When he became Paw Paw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was very involved and attended countless performances and sporting events. He was a source of strength and steadfastness for his family and lived a life of perseverance, love, and dedication. Most importantly, he relied on his faith in Jesus Christ to guide him throughout life. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Vanderhider, his mother, Thelma Vanderhider, his sister, Margaret Voigt, his brother, Dalton Vanderhider, and his son, Alan Vanderhider. Bill is survived by his daughter, Vicki (Bill) Hall, his son, Larry (Shirley) Vanderhider, his sister, Millie (Larry) Zaugg, his grandchildren, Lisa (Jason) Klar, David (Bethany) Vanderhider, William (Andrea) Hall, Bradley Hall, and Chris Windham, his great-grandchildren, Hannah, Leah, Briana, and Ethan, and his great-great-granddaughter, Olivia. A service honoring Bill’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on April 19, 2023 at Shearer Hills Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Sam Nobles and Reverend Charlie Simons. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill’s memory can be made to the South Texas Children’s Home or the Shearer Hills Baptist Church Homebound Ministry.

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Marvin (Bill) Vanderhider

May 14, 1932 - April 9, 2023