William Anderson Chick

William Anderson Chick, better known as "Chick", passed away on September 22, 2025, at home after a long and hard-fought battle against Parkinson's disease.

Chick was born on July 13, 1939, to the late Roland Anderson Chick and Nannie Bell Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Dorothy "Dottie" Nisbet.

He is survived by his loving wife of more than 48 years, Constance "Connie" Chick; Children (from his 1st wife, Jeanette Walker Holcomb) Sharon Ann Chick and Scott Anthony Chick (Connie); Grandchildren Dr. Rebecca Pace (Beau) and Jason Chick; Great-grandchildren Samuel, Miriam, and Ethan Pace; Nephew Edward Nisbet; Great-nephew Matthew Nisbet (Laura) and great-niece Sarah Nisbet. He is also survived by dear cousins (especially "Dot") and other extended family, as well as a host of great friends and colleagues.

Chick joined the Air Force in 1959 and served on active duty, which included working at an isolated mountain-top radar site in northern Iceland. He finished out his military career in reserve duty, which included serving as the Director of the Virginia Civil Air patrol. He retired in the grade of Master Sergeant in 1986.

Chick graduated from Central Virginia College, became a Virginia State Tax Agent, and then formed his own tax/bookkeeping business until he retired in 2000.

Chick's passions were community service and continuing service to the military. He was a member of American Legion for 53 years – being honored as Man of the Year in Virginia and twice in South Carolina. He was awarded the Pilgrim Degree, which is the highest honor in the Loyal Order of Moose association. He was one of the founders of the Radar Sites of Iceland veteran's group and led that organization as its chairman for 22 years. During this time, he was presented by his staff with one of the American Flags that flew over the US Capitol building. He and Connie initially retired to Chapin, SC, where he was named Volunteer of the Year several times and was elected to the Chapin Hall of Fame. All his dedication to South Carolina led to his receiving South Carolina's "Order of the Silver Crescent" (which is one of the state's highest civilian honor and recipients are personally selected by the state's Governor).

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he and Connie then moved to Sun City in Indian Land, SC, for medical and community purposes. Again, he dove feet first into the community, our wonderful neighborhood, and his buddies at the Table of Knowledge group. Chick thrived on being with people.

We are thankful for family, friends, and the outstanding doctors that kept him going through a very tough disease. Chick fought hard to overcome. An inurnment ceremony will be held at a National Military cemetery in Mississippi along with a celebration of life in Sun City later this year. Please consider donating to American Parkinson Disease Association, The Parkinson's Foundation, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation to continue the fight.