William James Jr., 96, was the son of the late William and Catherine James; and the husband of 67 years to his loving wife Elizabeth Jane Sattler James. He was predeceased by his brother Morgan James.
William lived his entire life in Guilderland. He graduated from Albany High School in 1943 and served proudly in the Army during World War II, surviving the D-Day invasion. William spent his life in service to his community. He was a life member volunteer fireman at the North Bethlehem Fire Dept. for 60 plus years, Life member of the VFW and American Legion. He faithfully decorated graves every Memorial Day at the Prospect Hill Cemetery for over 60 years. When he wasn't doing volunteer work he enjoyed gardening and flowers. He was a member of the Albany African Violet Society. William spent most of his career at the Voorheesville Depot working for the Federal Government as an inspector. After retiring he drove a school bus for the Guilderland Central School District.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his niece and his two nephews.
[note: birth date and middle name of NMI, thanks to member #50084201,
William lived his entire life in Guilderland. He graduated from Albany High School in 1943 and served proudly in the Army during World War II, surviving the D-Day invasion. William spent his life in service to his community. He was a life member volunteer fireman at the North Bethlehem Fire Dept. for 60 plus years, Life member of the VFW and American Legion. He faithfully decorated graves every Memorial Day at the Prospect Hill Cemetery for over 60 years. When he wasn't doing volunteer work he enjoyed gardening and flowers. He was a member of the Albany African Violet Society. William spent most of his career at the Voorheesville Depot working for the Federal Government as an inspector. After retiring he drove a school bus for the Guilderland Central School District.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his niece and his two nephews.
[note: birth date and middle name of NMI, thanks to member #50084201,
William James Jr., 96, was the son of the late William and Catherine James; and the husband of 67 years to his loving wife Elizabeth Jane Sattler James. He was predeceased by his brother Morgan James.
William lived his entire life in Guilderland. He graduated from Albany High School in 1943 and served proudly in the Army during World War II, surviving the D-Day invasion. William spent his life in service to his community. He was a life member volunteer fireman at the North Bethlehem Fire Dept. for 60 plus years, Life member of the VFW and American Legion. He faithfully decorated graves every Memorial Day at the Prospect Hill Cemetery for over 60 years. When he wasn't doing volunteer work he enjoyed gardening and flowers. He was a member of the Albany African Violet Society. William spent most of his career at the Voorheesville Depot working for the Federal Government as an inspector. After retiring he drove a school bus for the Guilderland Central School District.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his niece and his two nephews.
[note: birth date and middle name of NMI, thanks to member #50084201,
William lived his entire life in Guilderland. He graduated from Albany High School in 1943 and served proudly in the Army during World War II, surviving the D-Day invasion. William spent his life in service to his community. He was a life member volunteer fireman at the North Bethlehem Fire Dept. for 60 plus years, Life member of the VFW and American Legion. He faithfully decorated graves every Memorial Day at the Prospect Hill Cemetery for over 60 years. When he wasn't doing volunteer work he enjoyed gardening and flowers. He was a member of the Albany African Violet Society. William spent most of his career at the Voorheesville Depot working for the Federal Government as an inspector. After retiring he drove a school bus for the Guilderland Central School District.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his niece and his two nephews.
[note: birth date and middle name of NMI, thanks to member #50084201,
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