William V. Mead Jr.

William V. Mead Jr., 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 1, 1934, the son of William Sr. & Evelyn (Preston) Mead in Roscommon. On September 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to his true love Patricia Treat in Roscommon. She preceded him in death in 2016. Hi was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. He was employed as a Fire Officer for the Department of Natural Resources in Gladwin until his retirement. William was a member of Grace Christian Church. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter: Chris Buschlen of Essexville; sons: Greg Mead of Bend, OR; Dave (Beulah) Mead of Gladwin; John Mead of Palm Springs, CA; daughter: Amy Mead of Durham, NC; sons: Phil Mead of Bourbonnais, Illinois; Paul (Carrie) Mead of Gig Harbor, WA; daughter: Annette (Dave) Roggow of Gladwin; son: Pete (Betta) Mead of Summerlin, NV; daughter: Chris Pierce of West Branch. His children blessed him with 34 beautiful grandchildren and 38 wonderful great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild with 1 more on the way. He is also survived by his sister: Denise Ballou of Prudenville; along with several nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife: Patricia; parents; grandchild: Benjamin Mead; brother: Doug Mead; son in-law: Donald Buschlen; sister: Estelle Ballou. Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Dave Mead on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Grace Christian Church, 963 N. M 18, Gladwin, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 4-8:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. He will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Christian Church, 963, N. M 18, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com