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William H. Wainwright, Jr.


William Henry Wainwright, Jr. was born on January 28, 1950 to William Henry, Sr. and Louise (Staryos) Wainwright in Dade City, Florida. He passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida surrounded by his loving family.

Family

William is survived by Amal Adib (Mawad) Wainwright, whom he happily married on Sunday, May 29, 1977. Additionally he is survived by his daughter May Mawad Wainwright; sister: Susan Wainwright; nieces Heather, Michelle, Anne, Susan and nephews: Scott and Charles.

Military

William joined the United States Marine Corps in September of 1969 William was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps on October 6, 1978 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served tours of duty stateside and overseas to unstable war zone countries in Vietnam, Iceland, and Lebanon. Throughout his faithful country service, he received many awards, medals, appreciation/recognition for his efforts and letters of commendation, as one in May of 1977 acknowledging his level of service under conditions of extreme hardship and personal danger while working as NCOIC, in charge of the Marine Detachment in Lebanon, who organized the sea evacuation on June 20, 1976 for the US citizens and others. He was also on board the US Navy vessel. He also was a member of the Silent Drill Platoon while stationed with Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. from 1972 to 1975. He performed hundreds of ceremonies throughout the country and displayed superlative military bearing and uncommon proficiency while a member of the Silent Drill Platoon, according to his commendation.

Services

A church service with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps in scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2018 at St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Largo, Florida. Services are scheduled for 11:00 am with a public visitation beginning at 10:00 am. The burial will take place at Bay Pines National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 1:30 pm.

Friends, family, and those who served with William are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.

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