Born September 1, 1933 in Greencastle, son of Ovid W. and Velma (Braden) Muir. He was a graduate of Bridgeton High School “Class of 1951”.
William was a lifelong farmer in Parke County. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Susan (Stanger) Muir; two sons, Duane W. (Sarah) Muir and David W. Shuee; a sister, Barbara (John) Swaim; and two grandchildren, Jacob and Anna Muir.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sabra Muir.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM on Friday until time of service at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home in Greencastle, IN.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the funeral home with interment to follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay County Humane Society 8280 N. Co. Rd. 125 W. Brazil, IN. 47834 or to the Donor’s Charity of Choice.