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William Tracy McPherson


Sunrise: August 10, 1963

Sunset: July 30, 2021

On Friday, July 30, 2021, William Tracy McPherson departed his earthly home for his heavenly home. William was born August 10, 1963 in Norfolk, VA at Norfolk Community Hospital. He graduated from Lake Taylor High School and attended Tidewater Community College. He has worked in the food industry all his life. He was employed with Harris Teeter in Chesapeake in the bakery department. He was a member of Transformation Church in Virginia Beach, where the Pastor is Jeff and Wendy Whittaker. William loved the Lord and worked in the church.  He was a quiet and private person. He loved The Washington Football Team.

William leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Barbara McPherson; brother, Master Sgt. Brian McPherson (Martina); his loving and supportive aunt, Belinda Faye McPherson-Battle (Anderson); Aunt, Ida McPherson; adoptive aunt, Kathryn Hines; grandmother, Patricia Murphy McPherson; godmother, Rev. Leolia Brown; adoptive sister, Rev. Ruby Brown-White (Christopher); uncle, Patrick Murphy (Jeanette); nieces, Tameka McPherson, Brittany Coronel (Malcolm), Labrina Brown; nephews, Tyrell Murphy, Neiko Brown and other cousins, relatives and friends.

William was predeceased in death by his grandmothers, Katherine McPherson and Elma Freeman; grandfather, Willie McPherson; uncle, Willie R McPherson; godfather, Rev Vernon Brown and father, Ben Freeman.

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    Crystal says

    May God continue to keep you in his comforting arms.

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    Lena Hannah says

    I am so sorry for your lost I will miss him at Harris tetter

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    Ciara says

    Brother Mac was one of the most generous souls I’ve been privileged to meet. He went out of his way to show kindness to my family and I’m eternally grateful for that. Sending up Prayers of comfort for all who loved him. I know he’s resting and rejoicing in the presence of his Father.

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    Lena says

    Once in a lifetime you meet that one person that makes an impact on you an William was mined I will truly miss him

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    Kevin Welch says

    I can not fully articulate the impact Bro. Mac has had on my life. A wonderful man with many layers. He was a kind and thoughtful man with a low-key funny side which would catch you off guard at times. We shared conversations about life over the many events that we served together. A truly gifted individual who spoke through his food. My brother, may you bring comfort to those you meet up there.

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    Michael Kirby says

    I think of you everyday. You were such a kind, gentle, and loving soul. Most of all you were a cherished friend. You made a difference in the lives of all that knew you. We will meet again. Rest in peace, William.

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    Jenny Cothern says

    I worked with William at Harris Teeter for six years, and even though we clashed at times, he was family. I always appreciated when he would bake up his batches of cookies but then leave a container for us co-workers in the break room. We felt the love for sure. And his handwriting was impeccable: we still have notes tacked up on the bulletin board at work with product info and SKU numbers where we can see them every day. Since his passing, we have felt his absence greatly: he will be missed.

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    Laverna Rena Uzzle says

    William u will truly be missed at Harris teeter baking us goodies and leaving for yr co-workers sleep well my friend until we meet again

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    Darryl Jay white says

    Even though I’m not remembered my condolences to the family and the time we used to go to wrestling at the Norfolk arena with your uncle Willie my father sorry we could not really get to know each other

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