William Felder, Sr., 72, of New Haven, CT,
departed this life November 5, 2007. He was the husband
of Ida Mae Felder for 51 years.
Born in Manning, SC, November 3, 1935, he was the son of
the late Willie C. and Mary Conyers Felder.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Felder was employed for 47 years
as a Chef at Yale University Dining Hall at Trumbull College
and Kingsley Trust.
He was a member of St. Matthew's UFWB Church where he served
as a Deacon. Mr. Felder was also a member of Widow's Son
Lodge #1, Royal Arch Masons and a lifetime member of the
NAACP.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
his children, William Jr., Larry, Alan, Bruce, Ronald, Linda,
Beverly, Pamela, and Monique Felder, and Carol Felder-Anderson;
a brother, Samuel Felder; sisters, Oneather and Sylvia "Dolly"
Felder; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host
of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by sons, Craig and Kelvin Felder; a brother,
Willie C. Felder; sisters, Lillie Mae, Amy and Louise Felder;
and a grandchild.
A celebration of Mr. Felder's life and legacy will be held
Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 9:00 AM at St. Matthew's
UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call
at the church from 8:00-9:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial
Park.
