Over the years I have collected many obituaries from many different resources.  I either received them from family members, emails, letters or websites.

Born in Bismarck, Missouri and living in Newburg, Missouri and University City, Missouri. William's family followed the work.

Prior to WWII, William worked for Kroger's in St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri. He played minor league baseball and was considered a great pitcher. His hand was injured, split between the fingers by a line drive, and the possibility of a major league career was ended.

From 1941 to 1945, after being drafted, he served in the Air Force. He was stationed in Panama and New Guinea. His rank was Master Sergeant and he was responsible for the servicing of fighter aircraft.

After the war, his parents, siblings, and himself moved to Los Angeles, CA. He worked for Douglas Aircraft Corporation.

William and Verona and family moved back to Newburg, Missouri in 1964. He purchased Spradling's Garage and opened Swiney Auto Service. He operated the garage until his retirement.

William died of lung cancer.

Most of my family members came from St. Francois County, Missouri.  Others came from Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and Germany.  If you would like to contribute a photo, please email me at: rebecca@digginforroots.com.

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Family faces are magic mirrors.  Looking at people who belong to us,  we see the past, the present and the future.