OBITUARY
William Carlos Postell
October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2014
Retired Senior MSgt William “Bill” Postell of McLean, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 11. The funeral service will be Friday, January 17, 5:30 pm, at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Hwy; Falls Church, VA. Final burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Bill was born October 24, 1936 in Americus, GA, and enlisted in the Air Force in 1954. He retired from the Air Force as a Satellite Systems Superintendent in 1975, after having served in Greece, Turkey, Philippines and elsewhere. Among other awards, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years, Anna Maria Postell (née Cowan), and his four wonderful children: Carla, Michelle, Billy and Crystal of his deceased ex-wife Jean.
Services
- Funeral Service Friday, January 17, 2014
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RECEIVE UPDATESJanuary 21, 2014
Anna, I was thinking about you today. So sorry for your loss. Robyn
Barbara Faison
January 18, 2014
Anna, I was so sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless
Jennie
January 17, 2014
Sending prayers of strength to you and your family during this most difficult time.
Waini Hailemariam
January 17, 2014
Anna, I am sorry to her about Bill, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
Waini
January 16, 2014
Anna, so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a true gentleman—a really great guy.
~Mary (from Mountain Jacks and Patty's sister)
Bobbie Ahmadi
January 16, 2014
Anna, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and his family,,,,,,Bobbie Ahmadi
January 16, 2014
Very handsome photo. Thanks, this is how I will remember him. Robyn
January 16, 2014
Anna, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill will be truly missed.
Deborah Steptoe
Alexandria, VA
January 15, 2014
Anna, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about Bill. He was always great to me and everyone else. Jake, Mountain Jack's.
January 15, 2014
Anna and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. He was the nicest guy ever. Robyn, Mountain Jack's
John Maxwell
January 15, 2014
So long my friend.......you were always first class.
Kathy Saleh
January 15, 2014
Dear Anna, I was so very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memory of his soul rest eternally in heaven. GOD BLESS...
January 15, 2014
My sincere condolences for the loss of your dear love one. The God of comfort promises to "without fail show you favor at the sound of your outcry; as soon as he hears it he will actually answer you". May your prayers sustain you during your grieving process.
Marie Giunta
January 15, 2014
Sorry to hear this news! Bill got me my first office job out of college. He will be missed
Brenda Tudge
January 15, 2014
Anna, I was so sorry to hear about Bill. My thougths and prayers are with you and Bill's children.
January 15, 2014
Thinking of you Anna and Bill's children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Tudge (Fairfax, VA)
Anthony Graham
January 15, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm glad to have known Bill if even for just a short time.
Mary Proctor
January 14, 2014
May the memories and the love of family and friends surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. My deepest sympathy, Mary Proctor
January 14, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to you Anna, and Bill's children. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie Kroll
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