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Marine Corps League - Royal Gorge Detachment 1318
P.O. Box 1376
Cañon City, CO 81215

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William C. Perdue, of Florence passed away on January 12,2021 with his wife by his side. Bill aka Will, was born on November 20, 1946 to Curtis and Vivian (Eller) Perdue in Pike View, Colorado. He spent his childhood on a farm in Mound City, Kansas with his three brothers Robert (Beverly) Hand, Richard Hand, and John (Jack) Perdue; his two sisters Alice (Roy) Bedingfield, and Joyce Holcomb. The family moved to Florence, Colorado in …

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My daddy always had my back...I was helping with the Toys for Tots collection. Dad and I both had a full load of toys t…
My daddy always had my back...I was helping with the Toys for Tots collection. Dad and I both had a…
My daddy always had my back...I was helping with the Toys for To…
I love you Bro.
Thought of something just the other day I needed to ask you and realized suddenly I couldn't. I miss …
I love you Bro.
Thought of something just the other day I needed to ask you and realized suddenly …
I love you Bro.
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I think the greatest act of kindness that had any impact on me was his willingness to join the Marines and fight in Vie…
I think the greatest act of kindness that had any impact on me was his willingness to join the Mari…
I think the greatest act of kindness that had any impact on me w…
Bill was a very thoughtful man. He taught me by example to be a good friend. He was always ready with a smile and a h…
Bill was a very thoughtful man. He taught me by example to be a good friend. He was always ready …
Bill was a very thoughtful man. He taught me by example to be a…

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Royal Gorge Detachment #1318 Marine Corps League

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Born

November 20th, 1946
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Graduated from high school

1964
Florence High School, Florence, CO, USA
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Became a United States Marine

1966
MCRD San Diego, Chosin Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA

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Cause of death

Illnesses from Agent Orange Exposure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Holt Family Funeral Home
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Holt Family Funeral Home

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William "Bill" Perdue