WILLIAM E. BROOKSHIRE, 70, of Louisville, passed away March 20, 2011 at his home with his family by his side.
Willie was a devoted husband to Martha for 48 years and loving father to two daughters, Cheryl Preston (Ron Logsdon) and Traci Brookshire Oliver, four special grandchildren, Nicholas Preston, Angelica Preston, Cori Oliver and Ryan Oliver. Willie is also survived by a sister, Karajean Catlett (Danny) and cousin, Don Burkhead (Carlene), sisters-in-law, Louise Pendleton, Marie Lewis and Mattie Perry; and many nieces and nephews.
Willie was a 1970 graduate from University of Louisville with a BS in Business, and remained an avid Cardinal fan. Willie proudly served his country in the US Navy and was also a Kentucky Colonel. He retired from GE in 1997, after 28 years of dedicated service.
Willie was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Judith and John Brookshire.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 12noon-8pm and Thursday after 12 noon until the service at 2pm at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with cremation to follow.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to Hosparus of Louisville.