William R. (Bill) Loose, 53, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.

Bill was born July 19, 1956 in the former Territory of Alaska’s Fairbanks. Bill’s father, the late James W. Loose, Jr., a career Army Sergeant Major, frequently moved his family, but after retiring, settled his family in Port Charlotte in 1972. Bill graduated from Charlotte High School and for a time served as a Journeyman Electrician before entering the Medical Arts field, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. He worked at Fawcett Memorial Hospital for many years until declining health prevented him from helping others. A loving son, brother, father and uncle, Bill enjoyed many activities with family and friends, and attended Freedom Bible Church in Port Charlotte.

Bill is survived by a son, Sean William Loose, his mother, Jean Loose, both of Port Charlotte; sisters Carol Loose of North Port, FL, Linda (Russell) Trent of Port Charlotte, and Wanda Loose of Newton, GA; a brother Gary W. Loose of Port Charlotte; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins.

To quote Hamlet… He was a man; take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again.