William Henry Beldock Jr.

William Henry Beldock Jr., 78, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida.

William was raised in the traveling carnivals of the 50’s. First at ten as a carnival barker, introducing fair attendants to burlesque dancers and freak shows, and selling cotton candy for ten cents, traveling with parents on James E. Strates show then OC Buck shows with his dad’s pony rides, then Royal American shows and Amusements of America, later setting up games and food with shows all over the United States, His last few years were with great friends at C and M Southern Midways of Alabama with whom he loved dearly, he told great stories of his life, he will be missed by all that knew him.

William is survived by his wife of 38 years Carri Beldock and his two sons Lance and Damien and his wife Shelley and the grandchildren, who all miss him very much.

Crevasse’s Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Beldock family.