William C. Tracey

1925 - 2017

William C. Tracey obituary, 1925-2017, Columbia, SC

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

William Tracey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

COLUMBIA - A funeral service for William C. “Bill” Tracey, 91, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial following in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the funeral home.



Mr. Tracey passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born on July 19, 1925 in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Vincent Francis Tracey and Stella Lambertson Tracey.



Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the dive bomber and fighter squadrons during World War II. He was a charter member of the 157th Fighter Squadron and 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard. Bill served in a Civilian Capacity as an inspector to the Inspector General Corps in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Facility Engineer after 32 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Binswanger Management Company as a Regional Property Manager from 1983 until 1994.



He was a member of the American Legion Post 6, Marine Corp League, Palmetto Marine Establishment, and the Celebrate Freedom Foundation in Columbia.



Surviving are his sons, William Stephen Tracey of Fresno, California and Vincent Francis Tracey (Eleanor) of Springs, Texas; daughter, Monica Tracey Williams of Chapin; grandchildren, Jason T. Williams, Susan T. Johnson, Shannon Craig, and Gillian Tracey; great-grandchildren, Rion, Aiden, Elijah, and Gabby; brother, Michael R. Tracey of Newberry; and very special friends, Paula Haynes and Nancy and Chipper Refo.



In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Ada Weaver Tracey.



Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research 626 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the Marine Toys for Tots Fund, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for William Tracey

Sponsored by Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine.

What is your first memory of William?

Share a favorite memory you have of William.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with William.

Describe a time when William made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about William?

Talk about a shared experience you had with William.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of William.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving William.

What is something you learned from William?

Not sure what to say?

5 Entries

May 23, 2017

The Craik and Mitchell Families

All of your extended family here in Canada send our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers for your loss. We know he was a special father and grandfather to you, and friend to many. We have our own memories of Bill - his kindness and hospitality, when we had the privilege of meeting him when we visited South Carolina. Our prayers are with you all as you journey through this time.

May 22, 2017

Mary joe

Gonna miss Mr. Tracy coming into the Lizard Thicket. May he rest in peace.

May 22, 2017

joey addison

Bill was a smart and caring man ,He gave me my start in a Maintenance career many years ago .The knowledge he passed on to me will never be forgotten ,Rest in Peace Bill ,You did a great job

May 21, 2017

Lynn Elder Slice

Thoughts and prayers for your family.

May 19, 2017

Jennifer Hollis

Mr. Bill was such a loving and generous man. I'm blessed that he became apart of our family and shared Christmas with us every year. You will be missed but not forgotten. Rest easy!

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in William Tracey's name

Memorial Events
for William Tracey

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205

How to support William's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor William Tracey's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more