Born March 9, 1906 in Huffsmith, Texas; passed away November 7, 2000 in Seattle at age 94. Survived by his grandchildren, Clarence Lane, Faye Lane, Janice Asfaw and Beverly Green; many great-grandchildren; special nephew, Elija Thomas III; numerous nephews, nieces and caregivers, Mr. and Mrs. P. Henry. William is preceded in death by his wive?s, Ethel and Mary and his daughter, Katherine Lane. Visitation Monday, November 13, 2000; 12:00noon-9:00PM; Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. Funeral service Tuesday, November 14, 11:00am; Peoples Institutional Baptist Church 159 24th Ave. Seattle. Burial, Washelli Cemetery. Please sign an on-line memorial at www.evergreen-washelli.com