Hephzibah, GA. - Mr. William Henry Van Auken entered into rest on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at University Hospital. He served 28 years in the United States Navy. Bill, a survivor of the 1967 U.S.S. Forrestal fire, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and was devoted to photography and pit-bulls. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at B. A. Williams Memorial Chapel. He is survived by his wife Sally, of Hephzibah. Please sign the guestbook at www.wmsfh.net. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815