William S. Chennault, 94 years, passed away on February 26, 2009 in his home.
Bill was born January 2, 1915 in New Orleans, LA to Claire Lee Chennault and Anna Mae (Griffin) Chennault.
William was employed as an Engineer and worked for most of his career in Houston, TX. William also worked in many mid-western states. During his work in the mid-west, he fell in love with the Missouri Ozarks. Prior to World War II, William was in the United States Navy and a plank-owner of the heavy cruiser U.S.S. San Francisco.
Bill and Ernestine Gilbert were united in marriage in Houston, TX. Bill was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #450. Bill was involved in the construction of the United States Air Force Academy, NORAD, still secret installations in New Mexico, and NASA in Houston. He enjoyed living in the Ozarks and was happy to return, thirty years ago. Bill loved being with his family and especially his grandchildren. Additionally, retiring to his beloved Ozark Mountains was his dream come true. He was both an expert pistol shot and fly fisherman.
William was preceded by his parents, his wife, Ernestine, his wife Marie, his wife, Lucille, and his first wife, Christine, and a daughter, Julia (Chennault) Erikson.
William is survived by his children, (William) Bill C. (Barbara) Chennault, Kansas City, KS, Margaret (Kin) Norwood, Houston, TX, Donald (Jonnie Mae) Whitley, Ava, MO, Robert Chennault, Gladstone, MO and Jacquline (James) Litwin, Evergreen, CO, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
William S. Chennault, 94 years, passed away on February 26, 2009 in his home.
Bill was born January 2, 1915 in New Orleans, LA to Claire Lee Chennault and Anna Mae (Griffin) Chennault.
William was employed as an Engineer and worked for most of his career in Houston, TX. William also worked in many mid-western states. During his work in the mid-west, he fell in love with the Missouri Ozarks. Prior to World War II, William was in the United States Navy and a plank-owner of the heavy cruiser U.S.S. San Francisco.
Bill and Ernestine Gilbert were united in marriage in Houston, TX. Bill was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #450. Bill was involved in the construction of the United States Air Force Academy, NORAD, still secret installations in New Mexico, and NASA in Houston. He enjoyed living in the Ozarks and was happy to return, thirty years ago. Bill loved being with his family and especially his grandchildren. Additionally, retiring to his beloved Ozark Mountains was his dream come true. He was both an expert pistol shot and fly fisherman.
William was preceded by his parents, his wife, Ernestine, his wife Marie, his wife, Lucille, and his first wife, Christine, and a daughter, Julia (Chennault) Erikson.
William is survived by his children, (William) Bill C. (Barbara) Chennault, Kansas City, KS, Margaret (Kin) Norwood, Houston, TX, Donald (Jonnie Mae) Whitley, Ava, MO, Robert Chennault, Gladstone, MO and Jacquline (James) Litwin, Evergreen, CO, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Members
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COL John Stephen Chennault
1913–1977
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Max Thompson Chennault
1914–2001
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Peggy Sue Chennault Lee
1916–2004
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Charles Lee Chennault
1918–1967
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LTC Claire Patterson "Pat" Chennault
1920–2011
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David Wallace Chennault
1923–1980
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Robert Kenneth Chennault
1925–2006
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Rosemary Louise Chennault Simrall
1928–2013
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Claire Anna Chennault
1949–2023
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