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William Ellis Lassiter

Obituary for William Ellis Lassiter of Raleigh, NC
March 5, 1939 - February 4, 2017

William Ellis "Billy" Lassiter, age 77, was born March 5, 1939. He passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017. 

Billy was an office supply and equipment salesman for 41 years, most of that time was with the Raleigh Office Supply Company. He was a proud member of the US Marine Corps Reserve. He served his basic training at Paris Island, SC, and Camp Lejuene, NC. He served six additional years in the reserves. He was also a Mason and Shriner for over 40 years. 

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annette Johnson Lassiter, two daughters Sharyn Lassiter Register and Amy Lassiter Lancaster, grandchildren Christina Register, Camp Lancaster and Koa Lancaster; sons-in law, Jesse Register and Kevin Lancaster; sisters Paula Lassiter and Janet Ridle; and Brother-in law Roger Duckett.

Billy's wife, Annette Johnson (Lassiter), was a classmate of ours in the Needham Broughton High School class of 1957.  

He was predeceased by his parents Ellis Edward Lassiter and Elizabeth Orr Lassiter, sister Tricia Duckett. 

He was a wonderful husband, father and granddaddy to Christina and lovingly known as "Bucko" to Camp and Koa. 

Published in the News & Observer on February 7, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=william-lassiter&pid=184037965&fhid=16905





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