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Memphis, TN
William Henry Veteto, 84, born October 11, 1931, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2016. William lived a life of service to others, loved to tell stories and visit with friends and family. Played softball for many years with players he considered family. He was an active member of Audubon Park Baptist Church, serving as a deacon. Served in the US Navy, and retired from the US postal service. William was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Inez Veteto, and nephew Steve Holcombe. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Frances Gann Veteto, married 61 years, his three children, Terri Veteto Watts, Jeanne (Tommy) Crocker, and William (Jeanne) Veteto, eight grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley, and Kevin Watts, Caleb (Celina), Erin, and Sam Crocker, and Lucas and Katie Veteto, and one great-grandchild, Hunter Crocker, and also Bill's sisters, Kathleen Power, Norma Jean Veteto, Marilyn Bigley, and brother Robert Veteto. Visitation will be at Forest Hill South from 12:30 to 2:00 pm, Monday March 14, 2016, with funeral service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Audobon Park Baptist Church.
Forest Hill South Funeral Home, 901-346-3250
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Autumn (Campbell) Fagan
March 14, 2016
Henery was a great man!!
Loved him dearly!!
So sorry for your loss!
Candi Douglas
March 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers...
Carol Westlake
March 14, 2016
Jeanne: Deepest sympathies from all of us at the Coalition. May gentle memories of your father help ease your heart during this difficult time.
March 14, 2016
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Brandi Glasscock
March 14, 2016
Dear Jeanne,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
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