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William Richard Wilmarth

1958 - 2020

BORN

1958

DIED

2020

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3507 Wrightsboro Road

Augusta, Georgia

William Wilmarth Obituary

William Richard Wilmarth Evans, GA - William "Billy" Richard Wilmarth, 61, entered into eternal rest January 14, 2020, loving and devoted husband of Robin Fanning Wilmarth. Bill born in Colorado, moved to Georgia in 1988. He was a Clemson Graduate, and went on to pursue his PHD from the University of TN, he worked as Scientist at Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. Additional survivors include his sisters, Cindy Hilton; Phyllis Sullivan; his mother-in-law, Doris M. Fanning of Charleston, SC; step-mother, Mary Wilmarth; nephews, William Harrell; Scott Hilton; Chris Fanning; niece, Lacey Fanning; brothers-in-law, William S. Fanning; Edward Al Fanning; Clark Fanning; Larry Hilton; Ken Harrell. Preceded him in death are his parents, Richard "Dick" Wilmarth; his mother, Marjorie Jessen Wilmarth; and sister, Kathy Harrell. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit www.mcneillfuneralhome.com and sign the family's personal guestbook. McNeill Funeral Home 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Georgia, 706.364.9122. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2020.

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William Fanning

January 11, 2025

Billy, I have a heavy heart this week thinking about how much I miss you. You were always so kind and generous to both my beautiful sister, and my family. I think of you often and the times we spent playing golf and gathering many years for the Masters. These are some of my most cherished memories of you! I look forward to uniting with you someday in the future. You are truly loved and very much missed!

lacey fanning

January 10, 2025

I miss you uncle Billy... I always adored you for the truly kind and gentle soul you were. thinking of the family and my aunt Robin today. Until I see you again.
Love lacey

Billy and Bill Fanning at the Masters

Bill Fanning

May 14, 2020

William Fanning

March 2, 2020

Thinking about my brother-in-law and friend on what would have been his 62 birthday. God Bless Billy. I love you very much!

Roz Blocker

February 10, 2020

Bill, a dear mentor and friend I miss him dearly. He would often come by office just to talk. We shared many laughs together. He was an exceptional researcher to technical community and nation.

Steve Cooper

January 20, 2020

So sorry and shocked ,to hear of Billy's passing. I knew Billy, Kathy, and the rest of his family many years ago. Billy use work for me during his High School in the beer business. My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and the Family.

Lacey Fanning

January 19, 2020

Uncle Billy was a one of a kind swing.
He was wise, kind, and a tender hearted man with a beautiful soul, one that will live for eternity and in light.
You will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved you. Prayers to all.

Michael McElreath

January 19, 2020

So very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Blessings on Robin and the rest of the family.

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