William U. Stracener

William Unger Stracener, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. He was born in Baton Rouge September 1, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents Lowell Nash Stracener, Sr. and Alberta Unger Stracener and a brother, Lowell Nash Stracener, Jr.. He is survived by his brother John Roy Stracener (Mary Rose), nieces Jenni Stracener Stinnett (Phillip), Jennifer Hawthorne, Heather Sanders (Kenny), Wendy Read (Hurd Hess) and cousin Max Stracener (Lillian). He is also survived by a special friend of over fifty years, Melba Barker. William (Bill) was a graduate of LSU and a well-known, professional artist in Louisiana. His paintings and portraits are found in many homes and businesses throughout Louisiana and many other states. He was an active member of First Baptist Church where he taught a Sunday School Class, a member of the Senior Adult Choir and had served as a deacon, trustee, and member of various committees. He was an advocate for the Senior Olympics of Baton Rouge and encouraged participation by many seniors. His collection of medals shows how well he and the "team" performed for many years. As a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge, Bill participated in many charity activities. In recent years, he became interested in the many varieties of camellias grown in his yard that were planted by his father. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Camilla Society and enjoyed sharing these beautiful flowers with many friends. Bill also served his country in the Korean War through his service in the United States Army. Visitation will be held on May 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of life service will be at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00 p.m., with visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and burial in Roselawn Cemetery following the service. Greenoaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements