William Joseph Felix

1923 - 2013

William Joseph Felix obituary, 1923-2013, Henderson, NV

BORN

1923

DIED

2013

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Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

7600 S Eastern Ave

Las Vegas, Nevada

William Felix Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2013.

William J. Felix, 89, of Henderson, passed away March 6, 2013. He was born April 22, 1923 in Indiana and raised in Hoopeston, Illinois. Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific theater during WWII, was injured and received the Purple Heart.

He left Illinois in 1952 and taught school in Whittier, California. Bill became Principal in 1960 and served 40 years in education until he retired from West Covina Unified School District. In 2000, he and his wife moved to Henderson, Nevada. Bill loved sports, enjoyed traveling, and was an active participant in the Henderson, Black Mountain Detachment of the Marine Corps.

Bill was preceded in death by his grandchild Jeff Mosier, and step daughter Laura Roberts. He is survived by his wife Lorraine; Children: Janet (Richard) Trott, George (Nancy) Felix, and Barbara (Robert) Schweitzer; Stepson, Darrell (Ingrid) Davies; brother-in-law, Robert George; brother, Dale (Mary) Felix; five grandchildren: Jonathan (Deborah), Jennifer, Bill (Laura), Becca (Gus), and Emilie; and five great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday March 12, 2013 from 3-7 PM at Palm Mortuary located at 7600 S. Eastern Avenue. Funeral Services followed by burial will be on Wednesday March 13, 2013 at 10:40 AM at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Eastern Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.

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May 27, 2013

Anne G. C. D.

Mr. Felix was my 6th grade teacher. He was always very compassionate and on the side of the students. He left a positive impact on my life.

April 27, 2013

Rudy Garcia

Mr. Felix was a outstanding man, he gave my Mother her first job, he was my Principal at Tonopah Elementary School. I love to watch him play Basketball in our school gym.. Also loved his Snoopy Ties..?? God Bless You and your Family Mr Felix. You were a Class Act. Rudy R. Garcia Rancho Cucamonga Ca.

April 2, 2013

Deanne Borst

My all time favorite teacher. What an amazing man and life.

April 2, 2013

Bryan "keith" Hearns

Mr Felix was my 6th grade teacher and my principle at the same time..He is more than a teacher, he was family.. All the kids at Tonopah who are now adults will always think of you and your caring ways...

March 14, 2013

brian and judy peterson

bill was a real gentle man and a gentleman

March 13, 2013

Bill was a great friend. He was a good man and always made us laugh.
It was always fun to be with him. We will miss him very much.
Gil and Evelyn Trussel (Anaheim, CA.)

March 12, 2013

Skyelar A. Kind, age 9

Uncle Bill was one of the kindest people I've ever known. We would always have Sunday brunch together after church. I miss him a lot and I'm so glad to know he's in Heaven.

March 11, 2013

Larry Kind

I remember Bill Felix as a good-natured man who relished bisquits and gravy and loved to tell funny stories. But more than that, Bill was a thoughtful gentleman who loved his family and praised them often. He was a dedicated, honored soldier and patriot of the first order. What a noble country America would be if we had more of his caliber. Bill, I will sorely miss you and wish you Godspeed. Your friend Larry Kind

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