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William Fillingane Obituary
1936-2016
William (Bill) Ransom Fillingane, III, age 80, was called to his heavenly home on April 1, 2016. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, to William R. Fillingane, Jr. and Estelle (May) Fillingane. He is survived by his wife Eva Mae (Kelley) Fillingane of Fort Walton Beach; sons, John E. (a.k.a. Joanna) Fillingane, of Fort Walton Beach, and Randall (Randy) Fillingane ( and wife Gwynette) of Pensacola; grandson, Matthew Fillingane of Fort Walton Beach; granddaughter, Melissa Poninski and great grandson, Aaron Lewis of Portage, In; sister, Patricia M. (Fillingane) Brewer of New Braunfels, Tx.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach, on April 5, at 9:30 a.m. with service to follow. The burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola following the service. To share memories, express condolences and sign the guestbook please visit www.daviswatkins.com.
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6 Entries
April 16, 2016
Just found out about Bill's passing, so sorry. We love you.
Bill and Rita Shirley
April 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monica Rudel
April 5, 2016
Eva, John and Randy, We were so sorry to learn of Mr. Fillingane s passing. You are in our thoughts and Prayers. Carol Rudel Schmidt and Karl Schmidt
April 3, 2016
EVA, I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND HOW LOOSING YOUR DEAR HUSBAND FEELS. I LOVE YOU! SALLIE
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