William Eugene McAnany, Jr.
March 6, 1921 ~ June 15, 2022
William Eugene “Bill” McAnany, Jr., 101, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1921, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of William Eugene McAnany, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Bell) McAnany.
Bill was a graduate of East Alton-Wood River Community High School in 1938.
Following graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy on October 24, 1938, in St. Louis. Bill was assigned to the USS Solace (military hospital ship) as an X-Ray Technician stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack on December 7, 1941. Bill served throughout World War II and the Korean War on hospital ships at various battle campaigns. He was discharged from San Diego, California as a Hospital Corpsman – Chief on May 5, 1958.
He was united in marriage on April 10, 1971, in North Kansas City, Missouri to Linda Eileen Herron who survives at the home.
Following his military career, Bill worked for Picker X-Ray Corporation, Radiatronics, Inc., and Philips Medical Systems.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the Marine Corps League – Central Missouri Detachment, and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
Survivors include wife, Linda McAnany, Jefferson City; nieces and nephews, Diane Brockway, Michele (John) Bloyd, Sharon Lawliss, Bradford (Joanne) Herron, Kurtis (Lisa) Herron, David (Susan) Heller, Shawn (Karen) Heller; and a brother-in-law, Jon (Beverly) Herron.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Ethel Mae Lawliss.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating. Military honors will follow out front of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Entombment will take place at Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Marine Corps League – Central Missouri Detachment; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Services entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home – Jefferson City.
He was born March 6, 1921, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of William Eugene McAnany, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Bell) McAnany.
Bill was a graduate of East Alton-Wood River Community High School in 1938.
Following graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy on October 24, 1938, in St. Louis. Bill was assigned to the USS Solace (military hospital ship) as an X-Ray Technician stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack on December 7, 1941. Bill served throughout World War II and the Korean War on hospital ships at various battle campaigns. He was discharged from San Diego, California as a Hospital Corpsman – Chief on May 5, 1958.
He was united in marriage on April 10, 1971, in North Kansas City, Missouri to Linda Eileen Herron who survives at the home.
Following his military career, Bill worked for Picker X-Ray Corporation, Radiatronics, Inc., and Philips Medical Systems.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the Marine Corps League – Central Missouri Detachment, and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
Survivors include wife, Linda McAnany, Jefferson City; nieces and nephews, Diane Brockway, Michele (John) Bloyd, Sharon Lawliss, Bradford (Joanne) Herron, Kurtis (Lisa) Herron, David (Susan) Heller, Shawn (Karen) Heller; and a brother-in-law, Jon (Beverly) Herron.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Ethel Mae Lawliss.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating. Military honors will follow out front of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Entombment will take place at Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Marine Corps League – Central Missouri Detachment; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Services entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home – Jefferson City.
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Sorry to have learned that you lost your beloved husband Bill. We had the privilege of meeting him once at Jan and Tim’s. Enjoyed his stories. He was so blessed and saw so much in his life time. God bless you during this difficult time. Sincerely Jon and Lois Alexander. ❤
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We love you Uncle Bill You will be our hearts forever. Love you Brad & Joanne. Kurt & Lisa. And families
Aunt Linda, I am very sorry for your loss. The world has lost a truly great man. You are in my thoughts.
Linda, I’m so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I’m praying for comfort and peace in the many wonderful memories the two of you made together, and that you will always feel his loving presence around you. Pam Otto
Linda, I know you are a strong woman of faith in God. It is great to know that we have a God that we can trust no matter what comes out way in life. I am so thankful to have gotten to know you and to have met Bill. You and your family are in my prayers as you grieve the loss and hold his memory dear. Take care, Don Smith
Linda, I never had a chance to meet Bill, but I know it was your care and love that let him enjoy life up to the end. The community says “thanks for sharing him”. May God grant you comfort in these difficult days.” Dick Kettenbrink