He was born April 8, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to the late Robert and Josephine Laird Brandt.
William is survived by his wife, Dianne G. Brandt; sons, William Craig Brandt and wife, Lynette of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Lee Edward Brandt of San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 12568, San Antonio, Texas, 78212, 210 352-2005.