William Lee McCutcheon

William McCutcheon Obituary

WILLIAM (BILL) LEE McCUTCHEON

William (Bill) Lee McCutcheon was born December 29, 1940, in Lampasas, TX to William Bryant and Isabella Isaacs McCutcheon.
Bill attended Trinity University in San Antonio where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962. He married Laura Jean Hobbs on June 29, 1963.
On June 25, 1963 Bill joined the Air Force. His service to his country spanned 22 years as active duty military before he "retired" at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX on August 31, 1985. He joined the civil service as soon as he retired from active duty. He remained in civil service for nearly 15 years, earning many commendations and medals along the way
When Bill finally "retired" again in July 2001, he and his wife Laura moved to Eldorado, TX. There he taught Sunday school, handled the finances for and became an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Eldorado. He also became part of the City Council for the City of Eldorado.
In 2005, Bill and Laura moved to McAllen, TX to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. While their time in their new home was brief, the moments Bill was able to spend with his grandchildren will be cherished forever.
William Lee McCutcheon passed from this world on Nov. 3, 2007. He leaves behind a long legacy of tremendous love and service to country, community, friends and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bryant and Isabella Isaacs McCutcheon and his infant brother, William Bryant McCutcheon Jr. He is survived by his wife Laura Hobbs McCutcheon of McAllen TX, son William Scott McCutcheon of San Antonio TX, daughter Jamie McCutcheon Cavazos and son-in-law Manuel "Sonny" Cavazos, and grandchildren, Laura Irma Cavazos and Christopher Liam Cavazos of McAllen, TX.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2007, at Kreidler Funeral Home in McAllen. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church of Eldorado, TX. Burial will be held Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 2 N Cottonwood St. Eldorado, TX 76936 or your favorite charity.
Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. of McAllen and Kerbow Funeral Home of Sonora are in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 5, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for William McCutcheon

6 Entries

Irma Cavazos

November 8, 2007

Bill was such a wonderful person. We were fortunate to have known Bill and will never forget him. We share two wonderful grandchildren with Bill. We were blessed when Jamie married our son Sonny and we got to know all of Jamie's family. Bill was such a great guy and we will miss him. Our love to Laura, Scott, Jamie, Sonny, Laura Irma and Christopher Liam.

Rita Duggan

November 7, 2007

I was blessed to work with Mac at Kelly AFB. From my first day in the Foreign Military Sales division, he was an invaluable source of technical support as well as a genuine colleague and friend. I will never forget his laugh and wonderful sense of humor--oh how we laughed, especially during our "lunch bunch" sessions! My prayers and condolences to Laura and the family. Rita Fox Duggan

Norma Favaro

November 6, 2007

"Mr. Mac" played such an important role in so many people's lives and careers. He always encouraged us to be the best we could be...made us see that the pettiness was not productive to reaching the goal. Though it has been many years since I had him personally giving me support, I always think of his words when I face obstacles. No matter how intense work became, there was never a doubt that Bill's focus was on God and his family...many times he used his mother as an example of how enterprising women can be...he talked with pride of Laura's accomplishments in the education field...and always put his children before himself. I am very priveledged to have had the opportunity to work with Bill and will never, ever forget him. My condolescences to his family and loved ones.

Yolanda Mateos

November 6, 2007

I worked with Mr McCutcheon at Kelly several years ago. His optimism and great attitude about his cancer gave me the courage to face and conquer my own battle with breast cancer. He was a spitfire here on earth and I don't see him being anything else in heaven!!

Gloria Jennings

November 6, 2007

To Bill's family: I was one of the fortunate people to know Bill at Kelly AFB. He was a warm and generous person and I was glad to have known him.
Gloria Salas Jennings

Cindy Chain

November 6, 2007

I worked for Mr. McCutcheon for many years at Kelly AFB. I am so sad to hear of his passing. I will never forget him - he encuraged me to believe in myself and my abilities and to reach for greater heights. I pray that God will provide your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all.

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