He lived in several locations and traveled widely in the United States during World War II, as his father was a civilian military advisor. The family later settled in Montgomery, Louisiana. He showed an early interest in his eventual scientific profession as youthful hijinks included powerful amateur fireworks, flying models, build from scratch electronics and automotive work, and he also received statewide academic awards.
He met and married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Smith, and both were off to college. He completed masters and doctorate at an accelerated pace, and was soon employed as an associate college professor of chemistry, at Florida State and Arkansas State Universities. He left the profession to work as a nuclear chemist for multiple government contractors during a career spanning more than
three decades.
He was active in the community, speaking in favor of causes he believed in and offering support, and was a member of several organizations; both professional and of personal interest. He enjoyed the outdoors, and made sure the family, particularly his three sons, had ample opportunity to share
those activities. He is fondly remembered by his son Jay as an essential encouragement to persist in Jay's avocation of and success in shooting competition. Jon recalls him as very accepting of others, easy to talk to and not judgmental. He enjoyed a quiet retired life, his time his own and his family's. He was blessed to always be able to be physically independent.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, two sons, Jay William of Montgomery, Louisiana, and Jon Christian of Longmont, Colorado, and two grandsons, Matthew and Samuel. He was preceded in death by a son, Allen Brett.
Friends and family are welcome to visit at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 880 Mansfield Rd., Shreveport, La. 71108 on January 5th, 2022, 12:00 pm.
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