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William Patrick Packer January 18, 1946 - August 19, 2005 With Love and Honor We will miss you A legend A Martial Arts Icon A silent sage whose actions will echo for generations to come A loyal Duke City resident for 35 years A successful business owner of American Kenpo Karate Academies headquartered here in Albuquerque, NM A veteran of war On Friday, August 19, 2005, 10th degree Blackbelt (the highest level attainable) Grandmaster Bill Packer has graduated to the next level. May God Bless. He leaves a legacy in history that will not be short lived as well as a loyal following of Martial artists and Martial art students that circle the globe. World reknown for his contributions in the Martial Arts community: Boxing, Kickboxing, and Thai fighting, he was not a stranger to competition or the ring, starting his lifelong passion in his teens and following a discipline of constant and neverending improvement lifestyle until his final ascent. Mentor and trainer to more than 16 world champions, founder of no less than 30 karate school businesses still in existence, he touched the lives of tens of thousands - heart and mind, filled them with traditional values: love, honor, integrity, respect, and courtesy to their fellow man, then polished it off - confidence to be successful in their endeavors of life. He was a true messenger. A true guide. May grace and mercy receive him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Marisela Packer; a son of honor, Jared William Dean Packer; a faithful, loving, and caring brother, Mort Packer; and his father, Buford Dean Head, who we will never be able to express enough gratitude and appreciation for sharing his son with us; a list of nieces and nephews that would fill this page; along with a following of students loyal to the same cause; not to mention his friends, acquaintances, colleagues, peers, and life's brothers and sisters he welcomed long the way. God Bless. Services are being held, Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, Albuquerque, NM 842-8800.
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