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William Trader Obituary

William Joseph Trader III "Bill"
Apr. 19, 1926-Aug. 19, 2011
Resident of San Jose for 56 Years
Bill was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Johnny Mae for 49 years until her passing in 1999. Survived by his loving children Roselle (Garner), William IV, Michael, Willis and their families.
Bill was a member of the greatest generation; a Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He completed his service as a Chief Petty Officer in 1959. Bill retired from General Electric in 1988 after over 30 years service.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Aug. 20, 2011.

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