William W. Washburn, age 79 of Madison Heights, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born in Houghton, Michigan on Sunday, July 12, 1936; the son of William John and Margaret Ann (nee Stevens) Washburn. William honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from November 1955 until July 1957 as well as the U.S. Air Force from January 1958 until May of 1962. He received the National Defense Service Medal for his time in the United States Navy. In addition to his service time, William served 12 years in the Air Force Reserves. Loving brother of Robert (Nancy), Larry (Irene), Jon (Claudia), Margaret and the late Michael. Dear brother-in-law of Jean. He is also survived by many caring nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. William's family will receive friends on Friday, March 25th from 2:00pm until 9:00pm at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13-1/2 Mile), Warren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 12:30pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchins.
Funeral Home:
A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Warren
32000 Schoenherr Road,
Warren, MI
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