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William Stetson Obituary

William S. Stetson III VIRGINIA BEACH - William S. "Bill" Stetson III, 32, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away in Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Ala., March 11, 2011 with his parents at his side. Born June 26, 1978 in Jacksonville, Fla., Bill was first-born of two children. Bill graduated with honors from Kempsville High School, Class of 1996, and earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from James Madison University in 2001. He was a member of Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry and Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity, while attending JMU. Bill joined his parents in Alabama in 2001 and worked for Sears until his death from pneumonia, following surgery. Bill is survived by his parents, William S. Stetson Jr, and Stephanie P. Stetson of Midlothian, Texas; and his sister, Jennifer Stetson. A memorial service will be held in Cedar Hill, Texas June 25. For details, contact the family through Charter Funeral Home, Calera, Ala., (205) 621-0800.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 22, 2011.

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Alicia

May 22, 2011

May Bill's soul rest in His loving arms and may God be with his family at this very difficult time.

RIP. Alicia

Elizbeth Blair

May 22, 2011

I was a brother in APO with Bill, but haven't seen him in many years. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was such a bright light and a caring man, who I know will be greatly missed. Praying for your family at this most difficult time.

Kathy&Wayne Peters

May 22, 2011

The worth of Bill's life and death should be the value each of us places upon his influence on our spiritual and corporal lives. Thoughtful prayer will reveal to each heart the very deep influence he has made on the individual soul. This prayerful meditation has value to each of us and to Our Lord and his new angel, Bill. The spiritual strength and offerings of prayer of his family: Bill, Stephanie, and Jennifer should stand as an example for each of us in our lives and relationship with God. Take care and God bless. With heartfelt love and with deep sympathy for your loss, Kathy, Wayne, and Mike

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