Mr. William Edison Jr.

WILLIAM EDISON JR. was a quiet and calm gentleman. He never
said a negative word about someone. He accentuated the positive things
in life. He was born on June 24, 1931, in Third Ward, Houston, Texas
from the union of his parents Irene Battle Frazier and William Edison
Sr., who have preceded him in death. William Edison Jr. retired from
KTRK Channel 13 after 39 years of service as Projection/Video
Engineer.

William Edison Jr. was a proud graduate of Jack Yates High School in
Houston, Texas. He also completed classes at Texas Southern
University in Houston, Texas. He enjoyed building projects, dining out,
reading, and listening to music.

William Edison Jr. was married to Mazeola Clovis Edison, who
preceded him in death. The story of how they met is a delight to share.
William would see Mazeola at a local club in Houston, Texas. He was
captivated by her beauty and charm. William sought his opportunity to
speak to Mazeola at a family event and the rest is history. They were
married in 1961 until her passing in 1997. From their union two
children were born, Diane L. Edison and William Edison,III, who was
stillborn.

William Edison Jr. found companionship with his girlfriend, Laverne
Hubbard. They would travel together over the years. Laverne is a
special woman with a kind and beautiful heart. His son, Herman
Hubbard, preceded him in death.

William Edison Jr. leaves to celebrate his life, his daughter, Diane L.
Edison of Houston, Texas, his girlfriend, Laverne Hubbard of Houston,
Texas, & daughter, Debra Hubbard of Houston, Texas, and a host of relatives and friends.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. William Edison Jr., please visit our floral store.