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
Sue Mcminn says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Nancy Stark
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Nancy I Was So Sorry To Hear About Your Dad, But We Know There Was Rejoicing In Heaven .
I Am Sure You Have Many Fond Memories To Cherish.
I Pray God Will Give You Strength In The Days Ahead.
My Love And Prayers To You And Your Family.
Sue Mcminn
Bob Vitello says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Good Friend And Past Customers
Location: Murrysville Pennsylvania
God Bless The Family Bill Was Hey Very Good Friend.
Lou Greer says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Bluffton South Carolina
Bill Was A Great Friend And Co-Worker. Always
A Smile On His Face. I Am Sorry For The Familys
Loss.
Lisa Tully says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend/Coworker
Location: Sod West Virginia
Nancy, My Deepest Sympathies To You And Your Family.
Jo Cassis Hypes says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Co Worker
Location: Apex North Carolina
I Had The Honor Of Working With Bill Fish Many Years Ago At Frankenburgers. He Was Such A Lovely Gentleman. Please Accept My Deepest Sympathies.