George "Bill" Fish
August 30, 1927 - September 01, 2015
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George "Bill" Fish
August 30, 1927 - September 01, 2015
Obituary
George “bill” fish, 88, of charleston, passed away tuesday, september 1, 2015 at the hubbard hospice house, charleston
he was born in pakistan on august 30, 1927.
Bill was a retail salesman for over 50 years at frankenberger’s and kelly’s men shop, charleston.
He was a world war ii veteran, serving in the european theater, where he helped to liberate many captives in nazi concentration camps.
bill loved gardening, but his greatest love was music. it was this love that he shared with his daughters, throughout their youth.
he was also a member of the charleston jazz preservation society and the ned guthrie jazz band.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of over 56 years, josephine jacobs fish.
He is survived by his daughters, karen (mike) fish, nancy (frank) stark, lynn fish and cindy fish; sister-in-law, gloria tabit, all of charleston; and 2 grandchildren, michael (amanda) stark and nicole stark.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to kim kidd, bill’s caregiver; vickie powell, hospice palliative care, for all the love and care they gave. Also many thanks to hubbard hospice house, charleston and kanawha valley senior services.
funeral service will be 12 noon, friday, september 4, 2015 at blessed sacrament church, south charleston with rev. Father john h. Finnell officiating. a reception will follow the service at the church. burial will be at mount olivet catholic church, charleston.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.M. Thursday, september 3, 2015 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston.
In lieu of flowers “ the family suggests donations may be made to: kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd., w., charleston, wv 25312-2536 or the alzheimer’s association, 1601 2nd ave, charleston, wv 25387.
25 responses to George "Bill" Fish
Charles Crawford says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Louisville Kentucky
Bill Was One Of The Finest People I Ever Knew. My Life Was Enriched By Having Known Him.
Rest In Peace, Bill.
Gary Smith says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Hurricane West Virginia
Lynn, Karen, Nancy And Family:
I Pray That Memories Of Good Times With Your Father Help You Through Your Loss And Sorrow.
Dr. Richard Rashid says:
August 10, 2021
Location: South Charleston West Virginia
We Were Sorry To Hear Of Your Great Loss. Bill And Your Family Will Be In Our Prayers.
Dr. Richard And Eleanor Rashid
Gina Joynes says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Nancy, Frank And Family: Please Know Our Thoughts And Most Heartfelt Prayers Are With You. Gina And Dustin
Karen And Mick Mullins says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend And Neighbor
Location: Clendenin West Virginia
We Just Wanted To Say How Sorry We Were To Hear About Your Dad. He Was A Kind And Sweet Man. I Know This Is A Very Sad Time, But I Know How Much Your Dad Missed Your Mom,So Now They Are Together Again. He Will Be Missed By Everyone Who Knew Him.
Karen And Mick Mullins