John William "Bill" Addison, age 80, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, September 16, 1003, at B.J. Workman Hospital.
A native of Spartanburg; son of George Butler Addison (1889–1966) and Julia Adeline Whelstine Addison (1890–1956).
Well respected, a locally known philanthropist, public as well as private; served his country with honor in World War II as a sergeant under the command of General George Patton in the 75th Infantry Division; his tour of duty included the Rhineland offensive, Invasion of Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge; awarded the Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement.
Survivors include sons, Darrell Addison, Mark Addison, and Phil Addison; daughters, Jerri Addison, Becky Addison, Debbie Addison, and Sandi Addison; sister, Helen Beatrice Addison Crossley (1921–2008); a number of grandchildren.
Also predeceased by brothers, James Walter Addison (1911–1979) and George Butler "Scottie" Addison (1920–1981).
Visitation was held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Thursday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, Friday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by Rev. Johnnie Bullman and Rev. Pete Addison; burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorials made to Th Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, Spartanburg, SC.
A native of Spartanburg; son of George Butler Addison (1889–1966) and Julia Adeline Whelstine Addison (1890–1956).
Well respected, a locally known philanthropist, public as well as private; served his country with honor in World War II as a sergeant under the command of General George Patton in the 75th Infantry Division; his tour of duty included the Rhineland offensive, Invasion of Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge; awarded the Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement.
Survivors include sons, Darrell Addison, Mark Addison, and Phil Addison; daughters, Jerri Addison, Becky Addison, Debbie Addison, and Sandi Addison; sister, Helen Beatrice Addison Crossley (1921–2008); a number of grandchildren.
Also predeceased by brothers, James Walter Addison (1911–1979) and George Butler "Scottie" Addison (1920–1981).
Visitation was held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Thursday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, Friday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by Rev. Johnnie Bullman and Rev. Pete Addison; burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorials made to Th Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, Spartanburg, SC.
John William "Bill" Addison, age 80, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, September 16, 1003, at B.J. Workman Hospital.
A native of Spartanburg; son of George Butler Addison (1889–1966) and Julia Adeline Whelstine Addison (1890–1956).
Well respected, a locally known philanthropist, public as well as private; served his country with honor in World War II as a sergeant under the command of General George Patton in the 75th Infantry Division; his tour of duty included the Rhineland offensive, Invasion of Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge; awarded the Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement.
Survivors include sons, Darrell Addison, Mark Addison, and Phil Addison; daughters, Jerri Addison, Becky Addison, Debbie Addison, and Sandi Addison; sister, Helen Beatrice Addison Crossley (1921–2008); a number of grandchildren.
Also predeceased by brothers, James Walter Addison (1911–1979) and George Butler "Scottie" Addison (1920–1981).
Visitation was held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Thursday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, Friday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by Rev. Johnnie Bullman and Rev. Pete Addison; burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorials made to Th Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, Spartanburg, SC.
A native of Spartanburg; son of George Butler Addison (1889–1966) and Julia Adeline Whelstine Addison (1890–1956).
Well respected, a locally known philanthropist, public as well as private; served his country with honor in World War II as a sergeant under the command of General George Patton in the 75th Infantry Division; his tour of duty included the Rhineland offensive, Invasion of Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge; awarded the Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement.
Survivors include sons, Darrell Addison, Mark Addison, and Phil Addison; daughters, Jerri Addison, Becky Addison, Debbie Addison, and Sandi Addison; sister, Helen Beatrice Addison Crossley (1921–2008); a number of grandchildren.
Also predeceased by brothers, James Walter Addison (1911–1979) and George Butler "Scottie" Addison (1920–1981).
Visitation was held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Thursday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, Friday, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by Rev. Johnnie Bullman and Rev. Pete Addison; burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorials made to Th Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, Spartanburg, SC.
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