Willie Deed III was raised in Stockton California. After graduating from High School in 1974, he joined the U.S. Army. His military career lasted twenty years. He spent tours of du...view moreWillie Deed III was raised in Stockton California. After graduating from High School in 1974, he joined the U.S. Army. His military career lasted twenty years. He spent tours of duties at Fort Ord California, Nurnberg Germany and camp Stanley South Korea. He also participated in the Desert Storm Gulf War and was awarded the bronze star medal.
During his long military career Willie was promoted many times, finally retiring in 1994 with the rank of first sergeant. In 1995 he was hired as a correctional officer at San Quintin State Prison, a career that lasted twenty-one years.
During his employment at San Quintin he worked in many units including the infamous death row. He retired as a correction counselor in 2016. Today he is enjoying his retirement life by being the best grandfather of all time to his six beautiful granddaughters.view less