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William Felts Obituary
March 13, 1940 -
May 21, 2013
Billy Felts of Pensacola, FL, passed away after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. Billy was known for his warm smile, kind heart and deep love for family and friends.
Billy was born on March 13, 1940 in Eudora, Arkansas. His family moved to Pensacola in 1946. Billy graduated from Pensacola High School in 1958. He worked as an electrician before joining the Pensacola Fire Department in 1965. He was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served one year in Vietnam. He retired as a Captain from the Pensacola Fire Department in 1992.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil L. Felts, and his sister, Iva Nell Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Magdalene (Maggie) Felts, his mother, Mabel Felts of Kilbourne, LA, his sister-in-law Rose Thames, brothers-in-law Nick S. Geeker and Lamar Wilson, many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 24th at WATERS & HIBBERT FUNERAL HOME from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25th at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Matthew Carter officiating.
Burial with full military honors will follow at St. John's Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the Pensacola Fire Department Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Billy to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W. Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32501.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Felts
Tim Lindsey
July 3, 2013
I am very sorry to hear this. Billy was a great guy to know and work with.
Sam Toney
June 2, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It seems that God is calling some of his most beloved angels home around the same time. My most sincere love and sympathy goes out to you and the family.
LJ Emmons
June 1, 2013
so very sorry, all my heartfelt sympathy, I love you and Uncle Billy. You two were a very big part of my childhood, and I remember those long ago days with fondness. you two always treated me special and he will be sorely missed. i hear his laugh and his voice and see his face yelling "yahtzee" as I type. ;( all my love, lil Larry
RANDALL BROXTON
May 28, 2013
Maggie, So sorry to learn of Billy's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Rosemary Kromidas Hendrix
May 27, 2013
Maggie, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your wonderful husband, Billy. May his memory be eternal, zoe se mas.
Joe Powers
May 24, 2013
Maggie I am sorry to hear Billy passed away.I have known Billy since 1st grade.I cant be at his funeral because we live in New Mexico now. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Joe and Pat Powers
Rose Bullard
May 24, 2013
I have so many great memories of Billy and the family. I am so sorry I could not be there, but know I am there in spirit. Love Rose and Darryl Bullard
PHS Class of 1958
May 24, 2013
We extend our sympathy to all of
Billy's family and friends during this time of sorrow. He will be missed by many.
billy will be missed by his
John & Sharon Wise
May 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Felts family and friends. I enjoyed working with Billy in the Pensacola Fire Dept. for 15yrs. as a brother Firefighter and as a friend. I would always run into him at the Greek Festival after he retired. Billy will be greatly missed!!
Sandra and Frank Alvarado
May 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 24, 2013
Maggie,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Billy. He was truly "one of the good guys". Herb remembers him fondly from the days together at the Fire Dept. Our best wishes for you and all who loved him.
Herb & Lil Ferreira
Ronnie Marshburn
May 24, 2013
Billy was one of the good guys, I knew him thru the greek church in P'Cola, always had a smile on his face, my heart goes out to Maggie and the family. Ronnie Marshburn
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