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William A. Kaplin

Date of Death: October 21, 2024
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The Village at Orchard Ridge Chapel
400 Clocktower Ridge Drive
Winchester, VA 22603
Saturday 11/23, 1:00 pm

Memorial Service

Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Hospice at https://brhospice.org/donate/
or mailed to 333 W. Cork St. #405, Winchester, VA 22601

Highland Food Pantry, where Bill volunteered for several years, at https://www.highlandpantrywinc.org/donate
or mailed to P.O. Box 1762, Winchester, VA 22604.

Bill was a husband, dad, bonus dad, Grampa Bill, brother, uncle, professor, author, advocate for education, justice and democracy, church elder, singer and strummer and tambourine man, basketball fan (go Terps!), Saratoga Vichy water connoisseur, possessor of a highly identifiable and infectious laugh, and the last one to leave the dinner table, especially if thereContinue Reading

Gary Pavela left a message on November 2, 2024:
William Kaplin was an accomplished writer and teacher. He remains widely admired, especially for his definitive books on higher education law. He was a wonderful mentor to me and countless others. We saw him as a unique and unforgettable blend of high intelligence, kindness and integrity.
Terri Grundy left a message on October 30, 2024:
I will miss you, bro! Rest in peace knowing you accomplished much and were much loved! You gave us many memories, made us proud and your laugh was unforgettable! It was the laughter that was the best! With much love and sadness. Your little sis, Terri P. S. Give mom and dad a hug for me!
Dee left a message on October 29, 2024:
We love you GrampaBill!!
Peggy and Steve Cairns left a message on October 29, 2024:
It's a big loss for many people that Bill is gone. Such a dear man, with such an engaging heart and wonderful, beaming smile we will never forget. May you feel God's comfort. Miss you all.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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