Name: Visitation for MSG (Ret.) William James "Hog Daddy" Brickner
Start: 2017-03-14T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-14T23:00:00.000Z
Location: McMullen Funeral Home

MSG (Ret.) William "Hog daddy" James
Brickner
March 29, 1942-
March 12, 2017
Columbus, GA- MSG (Ret.) William "Hog daddy" James Brickner, Sr., 74, of Columbus, GA died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Pastor Park officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held 12:30 PM Wednesday at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Bill was born March 29, 1942 in Hydetown, PA son of the late William Henry Brickner and Clara Isabelle Myers Brickner. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant having served in the Vietnam War, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Bill was a member of the VFW 665. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman where he worked with the wounded warriors to help set up hunting trips on Ft. Benning. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bill was also a member of Rock Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Chong Yon Brickner of Columbus, GA, son, William Brickner, Jr. of San Diego, CA, grandchildren, Gabriel Marie Brickner and Kilee Elisa Brickner Silva both of Columbus, GA, great grandchild, Genevieve Rose Silva of Columbus, GA, and sister, Patricia Remund of Newport Beach, CA.
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Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Mar. 14, 2017.

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Jill Christensen

October 22, 2023

When I went back to hunting after a 10-year break, Bill, being Bill, took me on as his student. Because of Bill, I got to hunt in many places I would never have discovered and with many other hunters whom I might never have met. Bill knew the Fort Moore / Benning reservation better than anyone. He said once, "I have a hundred stands out here in various stages of deterioration!" I could say to him that I bet I'd found a place he had not ever been. He would say "Describe it to me." I'd answer with something relatively obscure but unique like a rusted culver with a hole in it shaped like an 8. Every single time, he knew where the place was.
But the best thing about Bill was not what he knew but how he used what he knew to help others, especially wounded warriors. For example, he was an instrumental in obtaining a hunting vehicle that he could use to carry them around as well as a stand that would allow them to roll on in a wheelchair and then the stand could be elevated so they could hunt as near normally as possible. The shooting compound that was built a few years ago was his passion project. He had to push for it and he designed it top to bottom to better serve soldiers and their families as well as other community members.
Bill was never not helping people. His legacy is his huge heart and the healing laughter he gave to everyone who enjoyed his stories.
RIP dear friend.

Ralph Jones

June 5, 2017

It is with a heavy heart and great memories that I write these condolences! I just learned of Bill's passing. I met him by chance when I called Fort Benning and asked about hog hunting. The person answering the phone on post said, I know just the guy you need to speak with. Although Bill had not been on active duty for a few years, he was a soldier forever. I called Bill and the next Saturday I was hog hunting with him. Bill was respected and loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. To all of the family and close friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill will never be forgotten. May God be with you and keep you in his arms.

March 28, 2017

Sending my deepest condolences for your recent loss. Losing someone we love is one of the most devastating experiences in life, and the pain can seem unbearable. But trusting our loving heavenly father, the God of all comfort, can fortify us and give us much needed comfort and peace Ps. 29:11.

Kenneth Oliver

March 16, 2017

Bill will surely be missed. He was truly a Hunting ICON on Fort Benning. He touched the hearts of a many a young and old hunters.

James Apsey

March 14, 2017

I knew Bill, well he always had a story to tell and deer calls For sale when I started back hunting on ft benning he would give me advice on what to look for and where to go Hey would stop by the Recrrational Shooting Complex and bring new hunters out to sight in there scopes he was truly an icon in the hunting world, I was proud to serve with him During Desert Shield

Bill used to call me when he had a tip about a good story, and I'd meet him at his favorite sushi place, where I'd find him decked out from head to to

Bridgett & Tom Siter

March 14, 2017

The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home

March 14, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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