Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....LETTERMAN, WILLIAM LEE  April 12, 2015
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News Star World - April 14, 2015
WILLIAM LEE LETTERMAN

Graveside Services for William Lee (Bill) Letterman, 90, of West Monroe, LA 
will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Mulhearn Memorial Park 
Cemetery, Monroe with Marvin Wink officiating.

William was born December 22, 1924 in Monroe, LA and passed away April 12, 2015 
in Monroe, LA. William worked as a painting contractor. He served in World War 
II from 1942 -1945 with the 37th Infantry division in the Pacific Theater. His 
unit was in action at New Georgia, Bougainville, and the Phillipines. He 
received three Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for his participation in the 
raid at Cabanatuan city, "The Great Raid", which was the largest rescue of US 
POWs and the Bataan Death March. He was a member of the Baptist Faith, and 
active in the Hilltopper's Round Dancing Club.

Survivors include daughters, Frances Minnick and husband, Ron of Lake Charles, 
LA; Cathy Mulligan and husband, David of Sheridan, AR; brother, Kyle Letterman 
and wife, Sara of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Doug Feazel and wife, Valarie of 
Little Rock, AR; Shelly Feazel Wink and husband, Marvin of West Monroe, LA; 
Holly Mulligan Pollet and husband, Brandon of Orange, TX; Will Mulligan of 
Sheridan, AR. Eight great grandchildren, Lucas and Ian Feazel; Marly and Thomas 
Wink; Piper and Berkley Pollet; Natalie Wink Murillo and husband, Luis and Chaz 
Wink. Two great grandchildren, Cadance and Mason Wink. Numerous nieces and 
nephews.

William is preceded in death by his parents, John and Beulah Letterman; wife of 
61 years, Rosalie (Tootsie) Plaia Letterman; daughter, Alliene Marie; brothers, 
John, Vernon, Donnie, and Glen Ray.

Pallbearers will be David Mulligan, Will Mulligan, Jerry Letterman, Brandon 
Pollet, Ian Feazel, and Thomas Wink.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chaz Wink, Luis Murillo, and Lucas Feazel

Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 3:00PM Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 
Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

The Family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the Northeast 
Louisiana War Veterans Home Staff and St. Joseph's Hospice for the care they 
gave to their daddy.

Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

West Monroe, LA 

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