Services for William F. Braidwood, Jr. of Elgin for almost 20 years are private.
 
 Bill worked for Home Depot in Palatine and was part of the Wade Warrior Family.
 
 He is the beloved husband of 43 years of Kathy A. nee Murdock; loving father of Justine and Alixandra Braidwood; cherished grandfather of Effie, Forest and Willow; dear brother of Melody Poer and brother in law of Alan and Debbie Murdock and Kristy and Tim Lindsey and fond uncle of many.
 
 He will also be missed by his faithful companions "Oreo" and "Luna".
 
 Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory South Elgin (847) 289-8054.