William Brodine

William Michael Brodine, 88, of Pittsford, New York, passed away on January 8, 2018 in Missouri City, Texas. Bill was born on December 17, 1929 to Kathleen Elinor and William G. Brodine. He was the youngest of 6 children. After high school, Bill served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and afterwards graduated with a B.A. in History from Syracuse University. Bill loved aviation from a young age. His oldest brother Barron was a pilot and parachutist. His older brother Norm was also a pilot, and his older brother Mike was an aerial photographer during WWII. After college, Bill went into aviation sales, followed by three successful careers as a corporate pilot, a life insurance agent where he became a CLU and CFP, and as an independent tractor trailer owner/operator. Bill enjoyed sailing his sailboat named Sloopy for many years on the Gulf of Mexico. He also enjoyed reading about history and aviation, shooting hoops and throwing the baseball. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers Barron Brodine and Mike Brodine, sisters Virginia MacQueen and Elizabeth (Betty) Crump. Bill is survived by his brother Norman, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, Inc., P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Details for Bill's memorial service: Monday, May 21, 2018 11:15am (Arrive by 11:00am) Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78209

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May 21, 2018 11:15am, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

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Service Extra Info Arrive by 11:00 am