William J. Paylor, Jr., age 94, a longtime resident of Braintree, died peacefully, Sunday, August 6, 2023 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family.

William was born in Boston, to the late William J. and Susan M. (Pooler) Paylor. He was raised and educated there. He lived in Braintree for seventy years.

He was proud to have served as a corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He later served in the United States Air Force Reserve as an Airman 1/c.

William was a truck driver and an over thirty-year member of the Teamsters Union Local 25. He had been retired for many years.

He was an avid Boston sports fan and as a young man had coached in the East Braintree Little League.

Most of all, he was devoted to his family and friends.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. (Parker) Paylor.

Devoted father of W. Stephen Paylor and his wife Diane of Brockton, Mark J. Paylor and his wife Judi of S.C., Susan P. Paylor of Braintree, Barry M. Paylor and his wife Shirley of Abington, and the late David C. Paylor.

Loving grandfather of eight and great grandfather of nine.

One of eight siblings, he is survived by his dear sister, Barbara Palingo of Sagamore Beach.

William is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

At the request of the family, funeral services were private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in William’s memory may be made to the veterans’ organization of your choice.