William Jasper Washington

Birth date: Sep 1, 1936 Death date: Jun 27, 2016

William Jasper Washington, 79 of Madison House, Leesburg, Virginia departed this life, Monday, June 27, 2016. William was born on Tuesday, September 1, 1936, in Loudoun County, VA. He was a son of the late Jasper Essex Washington Read Obituary

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Sandi Layman

494w ago

William was the first person I met when I walked into the old Shenandoah building Senior Center in 2003. I will miss "Wille" like no other! After knowing him all these years William still called me the enduring nickname he gave me "Sam." Along with that we had another special greeting. We would bump fists and our hands would open wide followed by a boom! We came up with that several years ago during the flu season because when I shook hands with Wilie I knew I was shaking hands with everyone in the building. 😄 He knew no stranger, I often told him he was the official greeter of the senior center. I loved knowing that gentle soul Wiliam "Pete Willie." He definitely a special man! I will miss him very much.

Pat

496w ago

William was always so kind to everyone. He made it a point to learn the names of the people at the senior center. I will miss shaking his hand and giving him a hug and getting a hug. What a good heart - so full of kindness. Pat Nevin

Mark Mcdonough

496w ago

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Tracy & Paul Shalap

496w ago

I'm sorry we never had the pleasure of meeting you "Pete". If you are anything like your loving sister, Jackie, who is a wonderful person inside and out then I know you will surely be missed. May you rest in peace and may God bless you and keep you. Love , Tracy and Paul Shalap

Doris J. Combs

496w ago

We are saddened by the loss of William Jasper Washington; his Aunt Susan Washington (96) years of age and his cousin Justine Combs. His Aunt Susan Washington would always stop to see him at his apartment in Leesburg. If aka "Pete" wasn't at his apartment we knew he was at the senior center and there we would go finding him working. Pete was always keeping busy. We enjoyed seeing him at the last family reunion, sharing laughs and taking pictures. He would always call me Jesse. His Aunt Susan would try to reach him early in the morning by phone at 6 am before he went to the senior center; she enjoyed keeping in touch with Pete. May God bless Pete and continue to heal our family.

Sue Depoy

496w ago

in honor of William.

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.

Sue Depoy

496w ago

William was one of the first members I met when I started working at the Leesburg Senior Center. He was always there to greet you with a handshake and a "good morning" and to tell you "see you tomorrow now" in the afternoon before he caught the bus to go home. I found myself looking forward to those handshakes and am really going to miss William. My day and those of many others will never be quite the same at the center without our dear William. I can just see William up in heaven making his rounds, shaking everyone's hands and spreading his good morning wishes to all. William would sometimes wear a Dodge hat that he was proud of and he would make a point to find me to see that he was wearing my favorite hat because he knew that I drive a Dodge truck. I knew William always had great taste! We would laugh and joke about it and it made our day even more joyful. I miss him so much! Rest in peace, William, until we meet again. And remember that you were loved very much, my friend. God bless your family and friends.

Tammy Skov

496w ago

I met William at Madison House where my mom was also a resident for 15 years. I looked forward to my morning handshake and conversation with William. He was the kindest man, and was always a welcoming presence at Madison House. R.I.P. William. You will be missed.

Mary Tomlin

497w ago

I have done some volunteering at the Leesburg Senior Center and I have special memories of William. I was always impressed and looked forward to William getting off the bus, coming in shaking your hand and always calling you by your name. He will always be remembered by the members. My sympathy to all of the family.

Carol Sprowls

497w ago

I was blessed to have met Mr. William Washington at Madison House. I sat at his table for the Father's Day dinner. What a true, sincere gentleman who truly enjoyed life and people. He won a gift certificate after the dinner for being one of the sharp dressed men in attendance. His kindness and presence is greatly missed here.

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