William Henry Jung Jr. (Bill)
William Henry Jung Jr. (Bill) 1932-2020
Bill was born September 28, 1932, son of William Henry Jung Sr. and Mary E. Jung in Baltimore Maryland as an only child. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife June of 50 years. He is survived by his three sons, William Henry Jung III(Butch) and wife Sharon, Michael, and Sam. Grandchildren Amanda husband Jeremy; Will, Natalie and Conor; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Bill joined the Airforce, was stationed in Greenville, Mississippi. During his time there he met June Love. When Bill was transferred to Germany, he continued his courtship with June. They married on July 27th, 1958.
After leaving the Air force, Bill accepted a job as claims adjuster for Continental Trailways and moved the family to Jackson, Mississippi. The family joined St Richards Catholic Church with their three boys attending St Richard’s Elementary school. Bill would volunteer for anything that enable his kids to have fun. As the boys started to play in baseball leagues in Jackson Mississippi, he volunteered to become the commissioner. When they joined the boy scouts, Bill became a troop leader.
Bill was always seeking a better life for both his parents and his children. He would often tell stories about riding out to creek front property in Maryland and putting a deposit down on his parents and uncle’s future home. Bill was not afraid to move when the opportunity availed, or lack of opportunity spurred changes
In 1978, Bill and his family moved for the final time to El Lago Texas. They settled into the Clear Lake community, finally achieving their dream of living near the water. Bill joined St Paul the Apostle church and began volunteering again as a member of Knights of Columbus Council 6234. Bill loved history, particularly WW1/WW2. He’d read any book he could buy on the topic and commit the things he learned to memory. While living in Jackson, he’d take the family to visit all of the civil war battlefields within driving distance. As they would listen to the park guides, Bill would speak up adding in stories from his readings.
Bill was an avid reader, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 6234, a Boy Scout leader, a little league and minor league baseball commissioner, and a former president of the Mississippi Claims Association. When looking back at Bill’s life, those who love him remember the good-times, the hard times and his fun-side. He was always telling jokes and making people laugh. Bill’s quick wit and excellent sarcasm kept people on their toes. The memories his family will cherish most are the times spent together. They remember the Christmases, holidays, and vacations spent with the combined extended families. 30 folks sharing a 3-bedroom house with one bathroom led to some hilarious stories that will keep Bill’s spirit alive for years to come. As the family never traveled by Air, their trips were often long car rides with both parents smoking and the windows rolled down. Their road trips were sometimes around the clock, but Bill made it a priority to make visits to his and June’s parents.
Those closest to him will always cherish the great times they had with Bill. His boys will always remember their dad in his prime: June at his side while he held a cigar in one hand and a beer in the other, cracking the kind of jokes that made their mom winch while the boys laughed aloud.
Graveside service for burial of ashes will be on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson.
Bill and June were such an asset to our parish, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Nassau Bay. Always willing to help and what I recall mostly is their gracious generosity. Here’s hoping the family receives comfort in happy memories and finds more peace and strength with each passing day.
With deepest sympathy.
I will always remember Bill as a good person, a good husband to my sister, and a good father to their children. He was an integral part of a loving and fun extended family. He was adored by my daughters and other nieces and nephews as a fun Uncle Bill and a great Santa Clause at Christmas . God bless you Bill.
So thankful Bill Jung married into the Love family! The 4 sisters and 2 brothers made sure their families got together every Christmas in Coffeeville, Mississippi. Those memories of family will stay with me forever. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins all under one roof cooking, eating, laughing and so much love. So thankful Bill and June helped that tradition continue at their El Lago home and that my own children got to experience that amazing family connection. Will so miss Bill but celebrate his reunion with my Aunt Bug. To a long life, well lived, RIP Bill Jung.
Mike, my condolences on the loss of your father. He sounded like a real character, and a great dad for sure. May you and you’re family be comforted by the Lord’s blessing, and all the wonderful memories.
Bill’s father and my mother Helen were brother and sister. 4 of us cousins were only children and we grew up in Baltimore as a big caring and loving family. He was 7 years older than me. He went to Mount Saint Joes High School here in Baltimore. He worked sometime in his school years at the Baltimore Sun paper and loved reading that paper into his Texas years. He LOVED the obits as did my mother! My daughter recently mentioned he gave her photog stuff from the Sun which she treasures to this day being a photo journalist. He went to the Univ of Md during his life here before heading into the Air Force. He got me my first office summer job while I was in high school. He and June brought great joy to our Baltimore family through all these years and they are both missed but we have many happy memories and pics to help us without them.