William Frederick Hadley

William Frederick Hadley, 95, of Houston passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. Bill was born October 6, 1928, in Waterbury, Connecticut to David Ellsworth Hadley and Grace Nichols Hadley. Bill Hadley is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Hadley. He is survived by his children, Denise Hadley, Stephen Hadley & wife Nora, David Hadley & wife Susan, Christopher Hadley, Blaise Hadley & wife Janice, Michelle Yelverton & husband Greg; grandchildren, Taylor, Tai, Dallas, Isaac, Mary, Holly, Anna, Davey, Alyx, Clay, Shawn, Jaclyn, Jackson, & Jasmine; great grandchildren, Elijah, Ava, Liam, Olivia, Mea, Ellie, Jack, June, Louie, Rui Nuka, Maili, Wendy, Goldie, Jay, Milo, Jemma, Josie; nieces, Cathy Nosal Mortensen, Ann Whalen-Swan, Kim Dimeco; Nephew, Michael Whalen & wife Karen, Anthony Dimeco and wife Norma, cousins, Edward Dollase & wife Vera, Arnie (Binky) Dollase, Edward Dollase, Cheryl Dollase, Jason David Dollase, Tina Dollase, and Mark Dollase, as well as numerous other extended family and good friends. Bill was greatly cared for over the last several years by his loyal caregivers Dorothy McElom, Linda Lowe, and Jane Herrera. Bill grew up in the Waterbury, CT area and was stationed at Ellington Air Force Base (Houston) in 1950 where he met and married the love of his life, Mary Ann in 1951. Bill spent 20+ years in the US Air Force while rising to the rank of Major. Bill and Mary Ann traveled extensively throughout his military career. Every three years or so, the couple would pack up the house and children and move to a new destination. They lived in many countries including Turkey, Japan, Okinawa, and the U.S. After Bill’s career, the couple settled in Houston where they continued to raise their family together. Bill had a love for the outdoors and staying fit. He ran more than 25 marathons after age 50! He loved gardening in his yard and enjoyed grafting and experimenting with many varieties of citrus trees. Bill was a devout Catholic and loved his family at St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church. He was a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion and delivered Holy Communion to the homebound and sick. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Mr. Hadley’s casket bearers will include Steve Hadley, Dave Hadley, Chris Hadley, Blaise Hadley, Greg Yelverton, Davey Hadley, Clay Hadley, Isaac Hadley, and Dallas Hadley. The Hadley family will be present to receive visitors Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with eulogies and Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079. The Funeral Mass will commence Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Cyril Of Alexandria Catholic Church, 10503 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77042. Graveside services will follow Holy Mass in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery via motorized cortege. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Following the graveside service will be a Celebration of Bill Hadley’s life with all friends and family at Michelle & Greg Yelverton’s home.

William Frederick Hadley

October 6, 1928 - July 27, 2024