William Corzine

William Glen Corzine passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 87.

William was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Lou Corzine, his daughters Laura Navratil and Alane Gray; his five grandchildren, Dana Navratil, Jeremiah Navratil, Ala Chalmers, Garrett Gray and Jordan Gray; his four great-grandchildren, Aria Navratil, Barrett Navratil, Theodore Gray, Fitzgerald Gray, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.  In 2020 William was blessed with the discovery of family members in Fresno through DNA and had a wonderful relationship with three lost brothers: Jimmy Waters,

Danny Waters, and Rodney Waters.

William moved his family from Antioch, California to Pine Grove in 1971 where he built a life rooted in family, church, hard work and community service. Over the years, he worked for Emerson Logging, American Forest Products, P&M Cedar and Safeway.  He was also a member of the Masonic Order and was awarded his 50-year pin a few years ago.

William will be remembered for his warmth, laughter and the joy he brought into the lives of others.  His life was filled with love, dedication, and quiet strength.  He will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

Graveside services will be held at Sunset View Cemetery in Jackson, California on April 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.