More detail on this person: READ, WILLIAM H.,
"US Army Retired Major" 84, passed away
peacefully in his Fern Park home surrounded by his
family. Dad was born in Detroit, MI on Nov 5,
1926.
He is preceded in death by' Evelyn 'Dot" Read in
2001 and his daughter, Susan "Susie" Young in
2010. He is survived by his children, Rusty Read
of Winter Park and Sally Romano of Chuluota; six
grandchildren, Chris Tyrrell, Christy Tyrrell,
Scott Young, Travis Young, JJ Romano, Nick
Romano; and 11 great-grandchildren with one on
the way. Dad enlisted in the US Navy Reserve in
1944 where he spent 2 years. Dad took a short
break while he pursued the real estate 'market
where he quickly became a successful land
developer. In 1952 he continued his military
career and joined the US Army Reserve as an'
enlisted soldier. In 1954 he joined the Orlando
Police Dept and became a Motorcycle Officer until
1956, This is where he met my Mom after she had
been involved in an auto accident. He left the
Orlando Police Dept to further his military career
as a Commissioned Officer. During this time he
continued to pursue a business in real estate and
land developing. While in the US Army he served 2
tours as an Aviator in Vietnam from- 1966 to 1970.
In 1986 he retired with the rank of Major. Full
Military Honors will be provided by the US Army at
V'{oodlawn Memorial. Park. Our Dad was best
known by family and friends as, "Pepa or Captain
BiII."Dad had a love for sailing and gojng to Las
Vegas. Dad was in AA for 34 years and mentored
many. Forever etched in our hearts will be the
image of our Dad wearing his billa cap and a shirt
with 2 pockets; Until we meet again... Chaplain
Chris Whaley will be officiating. Service will be
held. at National Cremation Society, 7565 Red Bug
Lake Rd in Oviedo,' with Visitation on Friday,
July 8, 2011·from 5 to 8 pm. Service will be held
on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. with
interment following at Woodlawn Memorial Park in
Gotha, FL.
Burial information: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL
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