William "Bill" Jay Sonne was born son of Leo Sonne and Ruth Kaplan on March 13, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY.  Bill spent most of his life working as a successful head-hunter in Houston, TX. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force, Air Traffic Control Division. He reached the level of third-degree black belt as a Sensei of Judo and Aikido, competing nationwide. Bill's personality was one of a kind and was dear to many that were close to him. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by the love of his life, Maria Sonne, and his five children Jeffrey Teasley, David Sonne, Dr. Blake Sonne, Taylor Sonne and Claire Sonne.

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