William "Bill" Clarence Bramble, 80, of Panama City Beach, Florida, died August 2, 2008 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 13, 1927 in Federalsburg, Maryland. He grew up in Maryland during the depression, where he worked as a farm hand. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of the University of Arizona and received a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Mexico City College. He had been a resident of Bay County since 1983, moving here from Miami, Florida. He was a Marketing Director for Ralston Purina International for thirty-three years. During his employment with Purina, he was named Vice President of the Mexican subsidiary at the age of 31. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Bramble, two sisters, Rebecca Bramble and Ruth Hardaway, and a brother, James Bramble. He is survived by his wife, Celia Nunez de Bramble, of Panama City Beach, a son, Bill Bramble of Hallandale, Florida, a daughter, Celia Ann Duncan and husband, Rob, of Panama City Beach, 4 grandchildren, Robin Duncan, Jonathan Duncan, Christopher Duncan, Sarah Duncan, a sister, Peggy Williamson and husband, Lee, of Seaford, Delaware, a nephew, Alan and 4 nieces, Anne, Brenda, Marsha and Janis. Memorial funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Wright officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral services. Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to Covenant Hospice, 107 West 19th Street, Panama City, Florida 32405, in memory of Bill Bramble