William "Bill" Thomas Driscoll, III

William T. “Bill” Driscoll III, 73, of Tampa, FL, passed away from complications of heart failure in Jacksonville, FL on October 15, 2025. He was born February 5, 1952, in Norfolk VA, to William T. Driscoll, Jr. and Joan Vivian Coley Driscoll. The family moved to Tampa, FL, soon thereafter.

He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, in the 1970s, lettering for 3 years in Division 1 football. Upon graduation, he served active duty in the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, VA, including two Mediterranean tours on a Landing Ship Tank (LST) and as an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Retiring from active duty in 1982, he joined the Naval Reserve and attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating in 1985.

Returning to Tampa in 1986, he continued his service in the Naval Reserve and served in the Middle East following Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Bill worked for the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, subsequently establishing his own law practice, which he ran with dedication and integrity until his passing.

Bill was known for his larger-than-life personality and strong South Tampa ties. He was an avid football fan, cheering for Georgia Tech (where his daughters attended college), Florida State University and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Scott (Trey) Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; Diana Benton (Tom) Atlanta, GA; his six grandchildren, Cade, Mary and Lilly Scott; Alexandra, Katherine and Luke Benton; his sister, Lisa Driscoll Bradenton FL; many nieces and nephews and his former wife Virginia “Ginger” Lane of Jacksonville Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Diane Driscoll Buell and Deborah Driscoll Smith.

A private Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held Sunday, November 2, 2025. Please contact family members for further details.

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