William Leland Gufford

William Leland Gufford was a proud Veteran with the US Navy.  He was delivered in to this world by Dr. Moore of Crystal River Florida on January 30th, 1944, passing at the age of 80 on December 3rd, 2024 in Crystal River Florida.

Cherished and missed dearly by his children, Leland Gufford, Cindy DaCosta (Gualter Inacio) Raquel Blackwell (Peter Blackwell) Tabatha Gufford, Amber Bamber (Kenneth Bamber) Jonathan Gufford (Aubry Schwartz) and stepsons, Jerry Brown, Robert Brown, David Brown and their families.

William was proud Grandfather to Lee DaCosta (Brianna), Keleeci DaCosta, Elizabeth Gufford (James), Isabella Brochu (Tony), Ayrica Gufford, Evan, Karsyn and Oaklynn.

Loving and fun Great Grandpa to Mila, Bodhi, Kole, Romeo, Brantley, Brooklyn, Tony, Presley.

William will be dearly missed by his best friend, his precious pup Buddy. You never saw one without the other.

William is predeceased by his wife Linda, his parents, Warren Marcus Gufford, Emma Marie Robinson and Loving Step father William Smith.

Also predeceased by Brothers Markie, Jimmy, Joe, Bill Jr., stepson Kenneth Brown and niece Naomi Gufford. Survived by three siblings, Ed Gufford, Billie Marie Ware and Violet Marie Eary. As well as nieces Layla, Emma, Cindy Mae and nephews Lance, Eddie, Jake, David, Joey, Michael, Patrick.

The family invites you to join them at a reception immediately following the service at the Inglis Townhall, 135 Hwy 40, Inglis, FL 34449.