William Arthur Kruce, 58, died Dec. 31, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Nehlsen Kruse. He was a resident of Dogwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fairburn for several years. He was graduated from North Springs High School in 1968. He was graduated from DeKalb College in 1970 and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville. He had worked as a substitute teacher in Coweta County as well as Six Flags Over Georgia. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Newnan. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. The cremains were interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Orville A. and Martha Kruse, Peachtree City; step-sisters, Joni House, Julie and Ralph Barnes, and Jamie and Dale Georgia; and nephews, Harris and Will Georgia. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, One Corporate Square, Ste. 127, Atlanta, GA 30329. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.