William Joseph Furgason, 83, born in Alton, Ill. and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014.
He graduated from Martin Marquette High School, and was known as “Bullet” Bill. He was a graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy and served as a gun officer and a pharmacist in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Furgason is survived by his wife, Rebecca Furgason of Daphne; daughters, Linda M. Furgason, Julia Ann Furgason, Katherine Mary Furgason Roberts, Mary Beth Furgason and Anastasis “Stacy” Furgason Lewis; sons, William Michael Furgason Sr. and Patrick G. Furgason; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald P. Furgason; and other relatives and friends.
A private family service will be held.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Daphne.
