William "Bill" Fillingim

William F. (Bill) Fillingim, Sr., 88, of McDavid, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born on August 26, 1927 in Barrineau Park, Florida, to Asa Mountain and Nora Fleming Fillingim. Bill married Vivian McClammy in 1948 and they made their home in McDavid, Florida, where they raised three children: Sharon (Walt) DeWitt; Freddie (JoAnne) Fillingim; and Regina (Richard) Hudson. He retired from St. Regis Paper Company, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bill was an accomplished musician and played many instruments by ear, including piano, guitar and mandolin. He entertained crowds throughout the years, playing and singing at church and other venues. Bill was a lifelong member of Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church in Barrineau Park where he played on Sundays, holidays and for special services. “Uncle Bill” loved his church family and they loved him. In addition to his three children, Bill is survived by three granddaughters, Rachel Locklear, Alison (Jesse) Hollingsworth and Kristen (Matthew) McGehee; and three great grandchildren, Jacob Locklear, Justin Locklear and Vivian McGehee. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Fillingim, and siblings, Elsie Fillingim, A.J. Fillingim, Columbus Fillingim, Cliney Miller, Thelma Altman, Margaret Grant, Quentin Fillingim, Aubie Fillingim and Martin Fillingim. Special thanks to Pastor Pam Avery and Bill’s church family for the love they showed him through the years. Also, thank you to the physicians, nurses and techs of the ICU and ER at West Florida Hospital for the tender care they provided during his final hours. Pallbearers will be Ottoway Fillingim, Craig Exner, Marcus Baker, Tristpan Baker, Gil Baron and Daniel Elder. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to LCUMC Memorial Bells Fund, 2690 Jacks Branch Rd, Cantonment, FL 32533. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the church, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Pam Avery officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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William "Bill" Fillingim

August 26, 1927 - May 14, 2016