He was born on May 15, 1930 in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Charles, Sr. and Lillian (Davenport) Search. He married Evelyn F. Holley on March 27, 1955.
A veteran of the US Army, William was employed for many years as a carpenter by Ed Nichols of Bloomville. He was also previously employed by Delwood Creamery and Oneonta Medical Coaches.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn; a son, William P. Search of Binghamton; 3 grandchildren, Dane, Jade, and Dylan Search; and a great granddaughter, Gabriella Search.
He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Search, Jr.; 3 sisters, Mary Griffiths, Margaret Search, and Elizabeth Davenport.
A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Croton Union Cemetery, Treadwell, with Rev. Dr. John Hill officiating.
Memorial donations in his memory are asked to be made to the Treadwell United Methodist Church, 68 Church St, Treadwell NY, 13846 or the American Cancer Society, 5 Oak Ave, Sidney, NY 13838, www.cancer.org.
