William Walter Vilano US Army Retired Mr. William Walter Vilano of Augusta died on August 22, 2009 at his home.He was 71 years old. The memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 1:00 pm at 1145 McCoy Road, Augusta 30906.Mr. Vilano was cremated and the burial will be a private service at a later date. Survivors are his children, Mrs. Billie Jean Jones, of Augusta,Mr. Darryl Vilano, of Grovetown, and Mr. Charles Allen Vilano, of Augusta; his grandchildren, Courtney Newman, Ashley Newman, and Evelyn Clark; his great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Lewis, Landyn Newman, Gavyn Newman, and Lilly Clark. Mr. Vilano retired from the United States Army after more than 22 years, including service during the Vietnam War. The Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886 is in charge of the cremation arrangements.