1925
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.
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Sponsored by Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine.
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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!
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