- Date Of Birth: October 23, 1918
- Date Of Death: November 14, 2012
- State: North Carolina
Oct. 23, 1918 – Nov. 14, 2012
William Saburo Yamaji, 94, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness.
Mr. Yamaji was born in Seattle, Washington on October 23, 1918 to the late Tsuru and Kiku Yamaji. He worked at both Pilch Hatchery and Hubbard Farms as a chicken sexor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Millie Kelly Yamaji, of the home; two sons, Sean (Stephanie) Yamaji and Billy (Sue) Yamaji; four daughters, Donna Yamaji, Cindy Yamaji-Gluiek, Sharon Weeks and Debbie Yamaji; step-daughter, Jamey Rimmer (Gerald); step-son, Derek Fox (Tammy); daughter-in-law, Darlene Baumhoff ; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Yamaji, and two brothers, Art and Roy Yamaji.
The family wishes to extend their special thanks to Mildred Daniels and all the staff at Gordon Hospice House for all the help and special care they gave to him.
