William King Brite

Age 85, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born in Hancock County, Kentucky on September 21, 1924, the son of Wilbur and Elizabeth Brite. Bill was a vetern of World War II; he served in the 106th Infantry division in northern France in 1945 where he received a purple heart. He was retired from T.H. Brehm in Detroit, Michigan and was a member of Sheet Metal Worker’s Local Union No. 80 for over 60 years.

He married Margery Marlett (deceased) on May 7, 1948 and is survived by their daughters Susan (James)Carson and Linda Gilbert; also survived by grandchildren Ken (Lisa) Carson, William (Jessica) Gilbert, Jennifer(Craig) McGregor, David Carson and James Gilbert; great grand daughters, Madison Gilbert, Lauren and Sydney Carson, and Shannon McGregor.

He is also survived by his two sisters, Jean (Robert) Pegg and Ann (Albert) Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews.

He married Elaine Boik in 1973. She and her children Michele (Eric) Rickelmann and Greg (Diane) Boik and numerous grandchildren survive.

He married Judith Pinkham (deceased) in 1988. Her children, Susan Sisty, Carol Pinkham, David Pinkham and Jennifer Pinkham; grandchildren Micheal and Jamie Sisty survive.

The family will receive friends at Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, August 13, 2010 from 10:00-12:00 AM. A memorial service will follow at noon.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Arbor Hospice 2366 Oak Valley Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103-8944.