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William Orison Littlejohn

1922 - 2016

William Orison Littlejohn obituary, 1922-2016, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1922

DIED

2016

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East Lawn Mortuary Greenback

5757 Greenback Lane

Sacramento, California

William Littlejohn Obituary

William Orison Littlejohn, born May 6, 1922 passed away peacefully October 26, 2016. He was at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, and was a past Trustee with the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, sang with SIRS 33, and with the Country Club Aires. He was a member of Carmichael Elks Lodge 2103 and held several offices. He is survived by wife Josephine, son Jerry, daughter-in-law Carol, grandson Richard, great grandchildren Treyton and Kaeliana, many nieces and nephews, and was preceded in death by son Dean. Funeral Services at East Lawn Sierra Hills, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA, Monday, November 7. Viewing 12:00-2:00 p.m., funeral services 2:00 p.m.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Nov. 3, 2016.

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George West

November 6, 2016

My Buddy, My Friend, My HERO. Rest in LOVE Bill. We will miss you and remember your contributions. God Bless you Sailor.

Donna Madeira

November 3, 2016

It was an honor to know Bill through the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association's local chapter. He was really a sweet, gentle man, who didn't realize he was a true American hero.

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