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William Ellison Obituary

William George Ellison June 16, 1941 - Oct. 11, 2010 Resident of Hayward 'Wild Bill' spent over 35 years as a union carpenter. He was a 49er season ticket holder for over 30 years. He is survived by daughter Nicole Ellison and two granddaughters, three sisters' Kathleen Sullivan, Deborah Cross, and Anne Seaman. He will be forever in our hearts. A Celebration of his Life will be Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Pioneer Chapel, 1046 Grove Way, Hayward, CA 94541. Deer Creek Funeral Service (510) 317-7890

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2010.

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DEBBIE COLLINS

November 17, 2010

I JUST FOUND OUT WILD BILL DIED ALSO, I USE TO PARTY HARDY WITH HIM WHEN I WORKED BARTENDING AT LYONS RESTAURANT IN HAYWARD ON E14TH, I MISS HIM VERY MUCH WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS, HE WAS A REAL TRUE PERSON, I LIVE IN AZ NOW, AND HAD NO IDEA HE PASSED, I JUST SPOKE TO ANOTHER FRIEND, PHENOMONIA TOOK HIS LIFE, RIP BILL I LOVE YOU MAN, AND I KNOW THEY ARE IN FOR A SURPRISE WHEN YOU REACH HEAVEN.

J.R. Jolley

November 11, 2010

I just found out "WILD BILL"passed on today. I was deeply shocked and saddened. Bill and I go back 30 or so years and I have many unforgettable memories of working with and laughing & partying with him. "WILD BILL" was the BEST partner I ever had in construction and my closest and dearest friend, I will never forget him. Good Bye Bill

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